11 articles in this issue
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M Arif,I Hussain,J Hussain,S Kumar
Background: In India, for the high concentration of fluoride in groundwater, people are at risk of dental fluorosis. The problem is common in various states of India. The condition in Rajasthan is worse where all districts have such a problem.Objective: T... see more
S Ganesh Kumar,A Dharanipriya,SS Kar
Background: Awareness of occupational hazards and its safety precautions among welders is an important health issue, especially in developing countries.Objective: To assess the awareness of occupational hazards and utilization of safety measures among wel... see more
AR Choobineh,H Daneshmandi,M Aghabeigi,A Haghayegh
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a common health problem throughout the world and a major cause of disability in the workplace.Objective: To determine the prevalence rate of MSDs, assessment of ergonomics working conditions a... see more
A Ostovar,S Dobaradaran,M Ravanipour,AM Khajeian
R Mehrdad,A Bolouri,AR Shakibmanesh
Background: Occupational accidents are one of the major health hazards in industries and associated with high mortality, morbidity, spiritual damage and economic losses in the world.Objective: To determine the incidence of occupational accidents in 9 Iran... see more
HR Saberi,H Abbasian,M Motalebi Kashani,AH Naseri Esfahani
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that may develop following a trauma. Iranian commercial motor vehicle drivers experience many road traffic accidents during their working life; this may increase the probability for ... see more
AH Naseri Esfahani,N Zamani
S Copeland,K Nugent
Capsaicin causes direct irritation of the eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. It is used in self-defense, in crowd control, and as a less lethal weapon in police work. Controlled trials suggest that capsaicin has minimal serious acute effects. ... see more
EK Shuman