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    Occupational disease

    Definition

    An occupational disease is a disease caused as a result of working conditions. There is a closed list of recognized occupational diseases.

    examples

    • Hearing impairments from exposure to noise
    • Lung diseases from exposure to dust
    • Skin problems from chemical substances
    • Illnesses related to radiation

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