Respiratory diseases research at NIOSH : reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health / Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Diseases Research Program, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Review the Respiratory Diseases Research Program. Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology
National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology

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TextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2008Description: xviii, 231 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

9780309118736 (pbk.)
0309118735 (pbk.)

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616.2 22

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RC 731 .R4675 2008

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Summary: Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that deaths from work-related respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 70% of all occupational disease deaths. NIOSH conducts research in order to detect and reduce work-related hazardous exposures, injuries, and diseases; its Respiratory Disease Research Program (RDRP) focuses on respiratory diseases. This National Research Council book reviews the RDRP to evaluate the 1) relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2) the impact of research in reducing workplace respiratory illnesses. The assessment reveals that the program has made essential contributions to preventing occupational respiratory disease. The National Research Council has rated the Program a 5 out of 5 for relevance, and a 4 out of 5 for impact. To further increase its effectiveness, the Respiratory Disease Research Program should continue and expand its current efforts, provide resources for occupational disease surveillance, and include exposure assessment scientists in its activities.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
General circulation books	Presbyterian University of East Africa - Main Library General Stacks	Non-fiction	RC 731 .R4675 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C1	Available	2022-0219

Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-169).

Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that deaths from work-related respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 70% of all occupational disease deaths. NIOSH conducts research in order to detect and reduce work-related hazardous exposures, injuries, and diseases; its Respiratory Disease Research Program (RDRP) focuses on respiratory diseases. This National Research Council book reviews the RDRP to evaluate the 1) relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2) the impact of research in reducing workplace respiratory illnesses. The assessment reveals that the program has made essential contributions to preventing occupational respiratory disease. The National Research Council has rated the Program a 5 out of 5 for relevance, and a 4 out of 5 for impact. To further increase its effectiveness, the Respiratory Disease Research Program should continue and expand its current efforts, provide resources for occupational disease surveillance, and include exposure assessment scientists in its activities.

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