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Industrial Medicine

Industrial Medicine (pronounced: in-dus-tri-al med-i-cine) is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries occurring at work or in specific industries.

Etymology

The term "Industrial Medicine" is derived from the words "industrial", which refers to the production of goods in factories, and "medicine", which is the science of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.

Related Terms

  • Occupational Health: This is a multidisciplinary field of healthcare dedicated to the well-being and safety of employees in the workplace. It has a strong focus on injury prevention and employee education.
  • Ergonomics: This is the study of how a workplace and the equipment used there can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
  • Workplace Safety: This involves the creation and implementation of safety measures to prevent accidents and diseases in the workplace.
  • Industrial Hygiene: This is the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness.
  • Occupational Disease: This refers to any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity.

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