The inaugural meeting of the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) brought together representatives from 17 countries to discuss global issues in occupational medicine. Key topics included the aging global workforce, the rise of chronic diseases among workers, and ensuring access to occupational health services worldwide. Participants shared information on the state of occupational medicine in their countries, noting common challenges such as an aging physician workforce and difficulties attracting young physicians. The goal of IOMSC is to strengthen international cooperation on promoting worker health, safety, and productivity globally.
This document discusses supporting the private sector in Africa to promote workplace health and safety by integrating HIV and TB management into existing occupational safety programs. It argues that managing health and safety issues is important for businesses to reduce costs from accidents, illnesses, and lost productivity. Public-private partnerships can help companies adopt integrated workplace health strategies tailored to their industry's needs. The document then provides guidance on establishing industry-specific standards and guidelines for integrated health management programs.
A review of the impact of e health on economic growth in developed countries ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research paper that examines the impact of e-health on economic growth in developed and developing countries. It begins by defining e-health and reviewing previous literature on the relationship between e-health and economic growth. The paper then presents the author's empirical analysis using an e-health index that incorporates four determinants of e-health - services, socioeconomics, lifestyles, and environment. By including these four determinants, the author aims to more accurately define and measure the impact of e-health capital on economic growth. The results suggest the e-health services determinant was most significant, while lifestyles also significantly impacted economic growth.
The document summarizes a report on health and well-being at work based on the fifth European Working Conditions Survey. Some key findings are that 47% of European workers report more than two health problems, and job quality is strongly associated with well-being. Unskilled workers and those in transportation, hotels, and manufacturing report very demanding work situations and low control over their work, linked to the lowest well-being. 23% of workers report low well-being and should be assessed for depression. The report examines the relationship between working conditions, health, absenteeism, and presenteeism, and provides policy recommendations focusing on employment quality and the psychosocial work environment.
Unsatisfaction Pacient in Healthy Industrial in Indonesiainventionjournals
The porpose of this article is to assess and comparethe needs of public health services withthe healthcare business in Indonesia in line with the increased catastrophic disease and the high prevalence of mental disorders due to economic pressures, unhealthy lifestyle, poor environmental conditions, workload and family company which result in the detriment of state finances and family economy. Meanwhile, high education has made people, with upper middle income, havegood awareness of personal hygiene and tend to seek health services that can provide information and education on current health, including in selecting the type of insurance. Most of them entered the Y gene, as tech-savvy, and want the best facilities, including in selecting hospitals, laboratories, and medicines. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach byexploring the primary data and secondary data to obtain conclusion that healthcare business is very prospective.Although this business hasa formidable challenge, it will not be diminished by the development time.In 2014,healthcare businessinpharmaceutical industry in Indonesia reached IDR 58.2 trillion, and the government has determined the pharmaceutical and medical equipment industriesas the mainstay and priorities until 2035, given the high amount of expenditures per capita on health service each year.The increased level of life satisfaction in terms of healthcareresults in the high level of satisfaction of patients and families with health providers, but the concern isstill more focused on the high price of medicines and services.
The document analyzes whether physically inactive citizens cost governments more than active citizens through healthcare expenditures. It finds that physical inactivity is linked to increased risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Healthcare costs associated with treating diseases caused by inactivity account for billions spent annually in countries studied. The document recommends governments implement policies and programs to encourage physical activity, and allocate funding to build recreation facilities. Increased physical activity could save governments over three times the costs of implementing initiatives to promote activity.
Influence of risk taking propensity among kenyan community health workersfredrickaila
This document discusses a study that examined how risk-taking propensity and entrepreneurial behavior among Kenyan community health workers influences various health indicators. The study found that community health workers with high risk-taking propensity, as an entrepreneurial trait, achieved better results for health indicators like facility delivery and water treatment compared to those with low entrepreneurial traits. Developing entrepreneurial skills in community health workers could help motivate them given challenges remunerating them through government budgets. The document provides background on community health workers, their important role in improving health access and coverage, and the potential for entrepreneurial activities and small businesses to stimulate rural development and thereby indirectly influence health status.
2014 strengthening health systems by health sector reforms ghRoger Zapata
This document reviews the interactions between health sector reforms and health systems strengthening, with a focus on systems thinking. It presents a conceptual framework that identifies five points of interaction between reforms and health system functions: governance, finance, health workforce, health information, and supply management. These points contribute to the core function of health services delivery. The review finds that while reforms have improved some areas, like access to services, inequality still exists and quality must be monitored. Reforms to areas like governance, financing, and purchasing require strong institutional capacity. Overall, a systems approach is needed to optimize health systems and ensure populations benefit from reforms.
This document discusses supporting the private sector in Africa to promote workplace health and safety by integrating HIV and TB management into existing occupational safety programs. It argues that managing health and safety issues is important for businesses to reduce costs from accidents, illnesses, and lost productivity. Public-private partnerships can help companies adopt integrated workplace health strategies tailored to their industry's needs. The document then provides guidance on establishing industry-specific standards and guidelines for integrated health management programs.
A review of the impact of e health on economic growth in developed countries ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research paper that examines the impact of e-health on economic growth in developed and developing countries. It begins by defining e-health and reviewing previous literature on the relationship between e-health and economic growth. The paper then presents the author's empirical analysis using an e-health index that incorporates four determinants of e-health - services, socioeconomics, lifestyles, and environment. By including these four determinants, the author aims to more accurately define and measure the impact of e-health capital on economic growth. The results suggest the e-health services determinant was most significant, while lifestyles also significantly impacted economic growth.
The document summarizes a report on health and well-being at work based on the fifth European Working Conditions Survey. Some key findings are that 47% of European workers report more than two health problems, and job quality is strongly associated with well-being. Unskilled workers and those in transportation, hotels, and manufacturing report very demanding work situations and low control over their work, linked to the lowest well-being. 23% of workers report low well-being and should be assessed for depression. The report examines the relationship between working conditions, health, absenteeism, and presenteeism, and provides policy recommendations focusing on employment quality and the psychosocial work environment.
Unsatisfaction Pacient in Healthy Industrial in Indonesiainventionjournals
The porpose of this article is to assess and comparethe needs of public health services withthe healthcare business in Indonesia in line with the increased catastrophic disease and the high prevalence of mental disorders due to economic pressures, unhealthy lifestyle, poor environmental conditions, workload and family company which result in the detriment of state finances and family economy. Meanwhile, high education has made people, with upper middle income, havegood awareness of personal hygiene and tend to seek health services that can provide information and education on current health, including in selecting the type of insurance. Most of them entered the Y gene, as tech-savvy, and want the best facilities, including in selecting hospitals, laboratories, and medicines. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach byexploring the primary data and secondary data to obtain conclusion that healthcare business is very prospective.Although this business hasa formidable challenge, it will not be diminished by the development time.In 2014,healthcare businessinpharmaceutical industry in Indonesia reached IDR 58.2 trillion, and the government has determined the pharmaceutical and medical equipment industriesas the mainstay and priorities until 2035, given the high amount of expenditures per capita on health service each year.The increased level of life satisfaction in terms of healthcareresults in the high level of satisfaction of patients and families with health providers, but the concern isstill more focused on the high price of medicines and services.
The document analyzes whether physically inactive citizens cost governments more than active citizens through healthcare expenditures. It finds that physical inactivity is linked to increased risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Healthcare costs associated with treating diseases caused by inactivity account for billions spent annually in countries studied. The document recommends governments implement policies and programs to encourage physical activity, and allocate funding to build recreation facilities. Increased physical activity could save governments over three times the costs of implementing initiatives to promote activity.
Influence of risk taking propensity among kenyan community health workersfredrickaila
This document discusses a study that examined how risk-taking propensity and entrepreneurial behavior among Kenyan community health workers influences various health indicators. The study found that community health workers with high risk-taking propensity, as an entrepreneurial trait, achieved better results for health indicators like facility delivery and water treatment compared to those with low entrepreneurial traits. Developing entrepreneurial skills in community health workers could help motivate them given challenges remunerating them through government budgets. The document provides background on community health workers, their important role in improving health access and coverage, and the potential for entrepreneurial activities and small businesses to stimulate rural development and thereby indirectly influence health status.
2014 strengthening health systems by health sector reforms ghRoger Zapata
This document reviews the interactions between health sector reforms and health systems strengthening, with a focus on systems thinking. It presents a conceptual framework that identifies five points of interaction between reforms and health system functions: governance, finance, health workforce, health information, and supply management. These points contribute to the core function of health services delivery. The review finds that while reforms have improved some areas, like access to services, inequality still exists and quality must be monitored. Reforms to areas like governance, financing, and purchasing require strong institutional capacity. Overall, a systems approach is needed to optimize health systems and ensure populations benefit from reforms.
This document provides an overview and comparison of major healthcare systems around the world. It begins by outlining the educational goals of identifying key healthcare models, comparing systems, and examining issues and possible solutions in the US system. The document then analyzes four main models - the Bismarck model found in Germany and others, the Beveridge model in the UK, the National Health Insurance model in Canada, and out-of-pocket systems in developing nations. It also reviews quality, access and costs of healthcare in countries like the US, UK, Canada and France.
The International Political Economy of Universal Health CareRenzo Guinto
From the workshop "Universal Health Care: The First Step to Global Health Equity" held last August 5-9, 2012 in Mumbai, India during the 61st General Assembly March Meeting of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). Brought to you by the IFMSA Global Health Equity Initiative (http://www.ifmsa.org/Activities/Initiatives/The-IFMSA-Global-Health-Equity-Initiative).
For more information about the workshop, visit http://www.scribd.com/doc/193822108/Universal-Health-Care-PreGA-Program
Social Determinants of Health Inequalities: Roadmap for Health EquityWellesley Institute
This presentation discusses the social determinants of health inequities and provides a roadmap for health equity.
Bob Gardner, Director of Policy
www.wellesleyinstitute.com
Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWI
Tmih Michielsen Et Al. (2010) Transformative Social Protection In Healthjorismichielsen
This document discusses the need for a transformative approach to social protection in health. It argues that while existing social protection programs aim to provide access to healthcare, large groups remain excluded due to financial and structural barriers. A transformative approach would aim not just to provide services, but also challenge existing power imbalances and social inequities that cause vulnerability and exclusion. Adopting a framework focused on social transformation could help address the root causes of poor health outcomes and more effectively achieve health equity goals.
Health inequalities presentation (should definitely work)unipal390
The document discusses health inequalities and their causes and effects. It defines health inequalities as preventable differences in health status between different groups in society. Social and economic factors like income, education and employment have a significant influence on individual and group health. Inequalities have many negative effects, including unfairness, higher risks of illness and premature death for disadvantaged groups. Several government reports over the decades, including the Black Report, Acheson Report and Marmot Review, have examined health inequalities in the UK and made recommendations to reduce them. Child poverty is strongly associated with poorer health outcomes for children. Reducing the gap between rich and poor is important for improving population health.
1) 25 years after the Black report on health inequalities, little has changed in terms of the underlying causes and explanations of inequality.
2) New Labour's policies since 1997 have been ineffective at reducing health inequalities and have in some ways exacerbated them through privatization and marketization of the healthcare system.
3) The aim of capitalism is the unequal distribution of resources in order to create private profit, which inherently leads to inequality that is detrimental to health.
El documento contrasta las diferencias entre Colombia y Japón, notando que las calles colombianas son más abiertas mientras que las japonesas son más cerradas y seguras, los colegios japoneses son más avanzados y seguros que los colombianos, y la tecnología japonesa es más avanzada debido a su gran inteligencia, mientras que Colombia sufre de robos, ataques y drogas con más frecuencia.
This document is a handbook on green public procurement published by the European Commission. It provides guidance to public authorities in Europe on how to implement green public procurement policies and procedures in compliance with EU legislation. The handbook covers topics such as developing a GPP policy and criteria, integrating environmental considerations into the different stages of the procurement process, and sector-specific guidance for procuring green goods and services in key areas like buildings, food, transport, and energy-using products. The overall aim is to help public authorities plan and carry out green procurement that both reduces environmental impacts and complies with EU law.
Este documento describe las posibles causas y tipos de alteraciones del gusto. Las alteraciones del gusto pueden deberse a factores como infecciones, medicamentos, problemas dentales u otras enfermedades. Existen dos tipos principales de alteraciones: cualitativas, que cambian la percepción del sabor, y cuantitativas, que afectan la intensidad del gusto, como la hipogeusia, ageusia e hipergeusia. Las alteraciones también pueden ser intrínsecas, por lesiones en los receptores del gusto, o neurales, por daño
El documento identifica los principales riesgos en diferentes áreas de conocimiento (alcance, tiempo, costos, calidad, finanzas, seguridad y medio ambiente) que pueden presentarse durante las distintas fases de un proyecto, incluyendo la concepción, definición, ejecución, ventas, saneado legal y cierre.
El documento resume los conceptos de costos de producción, clasificación de costos, niveles de producción e ingresos de una empresa. Los costos de producción son los gastos necesarios para mantener un proyecto o línea de producción en funcionamiento. Los costos se clasifican en fijos, variables, explícitos, implícitos, a corto y largo plazo. Los niveles óptimo y mínimo de producción se definen. Los ingresos de una empresa dependen del volumen y precio de venta, e incluyen el ingreso total,
The 2014 meeting of the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) was held in London on June 28, 2014. Representatives from 17 countries discussed three key issues: communicating the value of occupational medicine, defining the role of occupational medicine societies, and educating practitioners. Meeting participants developed recommendations to refine messaging around occupational medicine's impact, develop a framework for societies' roles, and define core competencies. The next IOMSC meeting will be in 2015 in Washington D.C. to continue addressing global occupational medicine challenges.
A Make It Happen oferece soluções de marketing integradas como e-mail marketing, design gráfico, tradução e organização de eventos com o objetivo de fornecer soluções de alta qualidade, agilidade e relação custo-benefício. Os serviços incluem planejamento e execução de campanhas de marketing, criação de materiais gráficos e tradução para múltiplos idiomas.
This document provides an overview and comparison of major healthcare systems around the world. It begins by outlining the educational goals of identifying key healthcare models, comparing systems, and examining issues and possible solutions in the US system. The document then analyzes four main models - the Bismarck model found in Germany and others, the Beveridge model in the UK, the National Health Insurance model in Canada, and out-of-pocket systems in developing nations. It also reviews quality, access and costs of healthcare in countries like the US, UK, Canada and France.
The International Political Economy of Universal Health CareRenzo Guinto
From the workshop "Universal Health Care: The First Step to Global Health Equity" held last August 5-9, 2012 in Mumbai, India during the 61st General Assembly March Meeting of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). Brought to you by the IFMSA Global Health Equity Initiative (http://www.ifmsa.org/Activities/Initiatives/The-IFMSA-Global-Health-Equity-Initiative).
For more information about the workshop, visit http://www.scribd.com/doc/193822108/Universal-Health-Care-PreGA-Program
Social Determinants of Health Inequalities: Roadmap for Health EquityWellesley Institute
This presentation discusses the social determinants of health inequities and provides a roadmap for health equity.
Bob Gardner, Director of Policy
www.wellesleyinstitute.com
Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWI
Tmih Michielsen Et Al. (2010) Transformative Social Protection In Healthjorismichielsen
This document discusses the need for a transformative approach to social protection in health. It argues that while existing social protection programs aim to provide access to healthcare, large groups remain excluded due to financial and structural barriers. A transformative approach would aim not just to provide services, but also challenge existing power imbalances and social inequities that cause vulnerability and exclusion. Adopting a framework focused on social transformation could help address the root causes of poor health outcomes and more effectively achieve health equity goals.
Health inequalities presentation (should definitely work)unipal390
The document discusses health inequalities and their causes and effects. It defines health inequalities as preventable differences in health status between different groups in society. Social and economic factors like income, education and employment have a significant influence on individual and group health. Inequalities have many negative effects, including unfairness, higher risks of illness and premature death for disadvantaged groups. Several government reports over the decades, including the Black Report, Acheson Report and Marmot Review, have examined health inequalities in the UK and made recommendations to reduce them. Child poverty is strongly associated with poorer health outcomes for children. Reducing the gap between rich and poor is important for improving population health.
1) 25 years after the Black report on health inequalities, little has changed in terms of the underlying causes and explanations of inequality.
2) New Labour's policies since 1997 have been ineffective at reducing health inequalities and have in some ways exacerbated them through privatization and marketization of the healthcare system.
3) The aim of capitalism is the unequal distribution of resources in order to create private profit, which inherently leads to inequality that is detrimental to health.
El documento contrasta las diferencias entre Colombia y Japón, notando que las calles colombianas son más abiertas mientras que las japonesas son más cerradas y seguras, los colegios japoneses son más avanzados y seguros que los colombianos, y la tecnología japonesa es más avanzada debido a su gran inteligencia, mientras que Colombia sufre de robos, ataques y drogas con más frecuencia.
This document is a handbook on green public procurement published by the European Commission. It provides guidance to public authorities in Europe on how to implement green public procurement policies and procedures in compliance with EU legislation. The handbook covers topics such as developing a GPP policy and criteria, integrating environmental considerations into the different stages of the procurement process, and sector-specific guidance for procuring green goods and services in key areas like buildings, food, transport, and energy-using products. The overall aim is to help public authorities plan and carry out green procurement that both reduces environmental impacts and complies with EU law.
Este documento describe las posibles causas y tipos de alteraciones del gusto. Las alteraciones del gusto pueden deberse a factores como infecciones, medicamentos, problemas dentales u otras enfermedades. Existen dos tipos principales de alteraciones: cualitativas, que cambian la percepción del sabor, y cuantitativas, que afectan la intensidad del gusto, como la hipogeusia, ageusia e hipergeusia. Las alteraciones también pueden ser intrínsecas, por lesiones en los receptores del gusto, o neurales, por daño
El documento identifica los principales riesgos en diferentes áreas de conocimiento (alcance, tiempo, costos, calidad, finanzas, seguridad y medio ambiente) que pueden presentarse durante las distintas fases de un proyecto, incluyendo la concepción, definición, ejecución, ventas, saneado legal y cierre.
El documento resume los conceptos de costos de producción, clasificación de costos, niveles de producción e ingresos de una empresa. Los costos de producción son los gastos necesarios para mantener un proyecto o línea de producción en funcionamiento. Los costos se clasifican en fijos, variables, explícitos, implícitos, a corto y largo plazo. Los niveles óptimo y mínimo de producción se definen. Los ingresos de una empresa dependen del volumen y precio de venta, e incluyen el ingreso total,
The 2014 meeting of the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) was held in London on June 28, 2014. Representatives from 17 countries discussed three key issues: communicating the value of occupational medicine, defining the role of occupational medicine societies, and educating practitioners. Meeting participants developed recommendations to refine messaging around occupational medicine's impact, develop a framework for societies' roles, and define core competencies. The next IOMSC meeting will be in 2015 in Washington D.C. to continue addressing global occupational medicine challenges.
A Make It Happen oferece soluções de marketing integradas como e-mail marketing, design gráfico, tradução e organização de eventos com o objetivo de fornecer soluções de alta qualidade, agilidade e relação custo-benefício. Os serviços incluem planejamento e execução de campanhas de marketing, criação de materiais gráficos e tradução para múltiplos idiomas.
El autor nació en Tlaxcala y se mudó a vivir a Consorcio. Asistió a la primaria Octavio Paz y completó la secundaria en la escuela Tec. Num 50. Disfrutaba más del recreo y convivir con sus compañeros que las clases. Su familia incluye a Rusbeli David Samayoa Salgado, Leonor Díaz Castillo, David Rusbeli Samayoa Díaz y Nestor Samayoa Díaz.
The document provides a time stamp of 12:00PM but does not include any other context or information. It is a very short document that consists of only the time.
Atividade maternal ii flaviane 31 a 10 de abrilFlaviane Silva
The document discusses several arts and crafts activities for children to help a bunny, including painting eggs in primary colors and using recyclable materials to make a bunny. It emphasizes exploring recyclable materials, vocabulary through stories, recognizing primary colors, and properly disposing of waste to help the environment. The activities are meant to stimulate children's artistic skills and interest in art, poems, and protecting animals and nature.
ACTIVIDAD 5. GLOSARIO DE TÉRMINOS
La primera parte de la actividad es indagar por tu cuenta sobre los siguientes términos: Land Art, Arte ambiental y Ecoart. Con tus palabras resume las definiciones de cada término, junto con una breve reseña de 3 artistas que realicen trabajos en torno a los conceptos anteriores (Un artista por concepto).
Después mira la obra Spiral Jetty del artista estadounidense Robert Smithson http://www.robertsmithson.com/earthworks/spiral_jetty.htm Y el proyecto Nuevas Floras de la artista colombiana María Elvira Escallón http://mariaelviraescallon.org/nuevas_floras.html
Ahora ingresa a ver el trabajo del artista estadounidense Jim Deveman http://www.jimdenevan.com/sand/1/ ¿te recuerda a Spiral Jetty de Robert Smitson? ¿Crees que lo que hacen estos artistas se parece a dibujar? ¿Por qué?
Student ProfileThe student profile will serve as an introduction.docxorlandov3
Student Profile
The student profile will serve as an introduction of the student to the Professor.
In a double spaced, one page essay, please tell me about your academic background, major, career goals, favorite subjects, learning style (visual/audio learner), etc. Add anything else that you think would be pertinent for a new professor to know about you before taking this class.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Essay Writing Rules:
When writing these essays, please refer to the fatal writing flaws included below. Late papers will never be accepted. You have plenty of warning on when the papers are due, so take into the account the possibility of an emergency and get it done early. For example, your internet being down at the time it is due is NOT a valid excuse. Each essay carries 15 points and only 3 best will be counted into your final grade. Fatal Writing Flaws
In grading writing submissions, when the “fifth” of any combination of the “flaws” listed below is reached, your paper will be returned with a failing grade. You are strongly encouraged to use the ReWrite Connection on campus to help prevent committing these writing mistakes.
1. Subject/Verb Agreement
2. Rambling/Run-On Sentences
3. Grammatical Errors
4. Poor Sentence Structure
5. Pervasive Spelling Errors (more than a couple typos)
6. Informal or Inappropriate Language
7. No Conclusion
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Kerry Kuehl, M.D., Dr.P.H., was the lead investigator
in the NIOSH-funded “Safety and Health Improve-
ment: Enhancing Law Enforcement Departments”
study,7 which established an evidence-based safety
and health program for municipal and county law
enforcement officers. It was natural to extend that
work to COs. An initial step compared survey find-
ings from COs at prisons of different security levels
in an effort to characterize staff and use that informa-
tion to match facilities in a prospective trial of a pro-
gram to improve COs’ TWH. Despite similar years on
the job across sites, stress levels, body weight, alco-
hol intake and sick days all increased as the security
level intensified. However, even at the minimum-
security sites, COs had higher body weights and
more cardiovascular risk factors than the average
police officer. Findings pointed to a gradient of
increasing stress relating to greater health problems.
Tim Morse, Ph.D., and colleagues from the Cen-
ter for Promoting Health in the New England Work-
place (CPH-NEW) used surveys, focus groups and
physical assessments to understand the health of
COs from two prisons.8 Morse and his colleagues
found COs had more obesity than the U.S. aver-
age. Only 15 percent of COs were in the normal
weight range, about half what is found in the gen-
eral adult population. The COs’ interview data was
remarkable for findings of stress relating to poor
dietary habits and barriers to regular exercise.
Kuehl’s subsequent study among .
The document summarizes proceedings from a 2015 meeting of the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC). It provides background on the history and importance of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). OEM aims to ensure safe and healthy work environments and promote workforce health and wellness. The role of OEM physicians has expanded from reactive care to include prevention, health promotion, and addressing chronic disease. Today's OEM physician helps design programs to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses while also promoting employee health and productivity.
This document provides lecture notes on occupational health and safety. It begins with learning objectives and definitions of key terms. It discusses the historical background of occupational health, noting important figures like Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Ramazzini. It also outlines challenges in developing countries, like unsafe buildings, old machines, and limited education/training. Globally, an estimated 2 million people die annually from work-related injuries or diseases. The notes aim to promote worker health and safety.
This document provides lecture notes on occupational health and safety. It begins with learning objectives and definitions of key terms. It discusses the historical background of occupational health, noting important figures like Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Ramazzini. It also outlines challenges in developing countries, such as unsafe buildings, old machines, and limited education/training for workers and employers. Globally, an estimated 2 million deaths and 160 million new cases of work-related disease occur annually. Occupational health is important for development as it increases productivity and generates wealth.
1. The International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) held its meeting in Amsterdam where it endorsed its constitution and executive committee. The constitution establishes IOMSC's goals and framework.
2. Representatives from Canada, Australia, Greece, and other countries presented on the state of occupational medicine in their countries, including services provided, training programs, and challenges faced.
3. Challenges discussed included a lack of occupational medicine specialists, funding issues, and promoting occupational health. Opportunities included using technology and addressing emerging workplace health issues.
4. Guest speakers discussed new strategies in the UK to promote workplace health and opportunities to collaborate between IOMSC and the United Nations on occupational health best practices.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for employee health and well-being. It notes the economic benefits of a healthy workforce in terms of productivity and performance. However, changing economic times and long-term health conditions pose near and future challenges. Workplace wellness programs have been shown to reduce medical and absenteeism costs. Preventative approaches focusing on mental health, early life development, and extending working lives could help address these challenges.
This document provides an overview of occupational health and occupational hazards. It discusses the history of occupational health from Hippocrates and Ramazzini in the 18th century who were early recognizers of occupational diseases. It outlines the objectives of occupational health as promoting worker health and preventing work-related illness and injury. The document also discusses different types of occupational hazards including chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards. It provides examples of diseases related to various occupational hazards.
Day 3- Thursday 19 March 2015: Preparing for our Individual Challenge
Transformation & Technology Track: Wellness in the Workplace. Presented by Dr Vanessa Govender, Medical Doctor, Health and Wellness Executive, Aveng Limited.
#astdza2015
Inclusive health and fitness education for sustainable developmentoircjournals
Health and fitness is viewed as both an enabler and an
End for sustainable development.Health and fitness
is a rapidly growing area of focus for people across the
world. The popularity of health services on media news
and talk shows,high tech health and fitness tracking
devices and stress management workshops are
just but a few of the indicators of a growing interest in whole
person well-being. For individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, the benefits of quality health
and fitness areas great as those experienced by the rest of the
human population. However,the opportunities to access
quality health and fitness information and resources are not necessarily
as available. There are many options for engaging in health and
fitness activities in communities, and disability should not exclude a person from
participation. However, in reality there are too few fitness
opportunities that are of high quality and truly inclusive.
This paper therefore aims to help readers advocate for inclusive
Health and fitness opportunities in their communities by providing a list of key characteristics of quality, inclusive programs, as well as a set of tips for
individuals with disabilities.The paper has reviewed well researched sources
in Kenya and the world over highlighting how and why health must be more present, more integral, and more influential.Despite a broad agenda and steep competition for attention health and fitness remains a prominent and vital component of the development agenda and this can only be possible through inclusive quality
health and fitness education.The results will be focus on health and fitness
for individuals with physical, social, vocational, spiritual, emotional, and psychological disabilities. It offers ways in which disability service providers, health and fitness professionals, community fitness and recreation programs and employers among others can help ensure what opportunities to choose and engage in health and fitness activities through inclusive education is achieved.
Alan Milburn argues that behavior change is the key to making healthcare sustainable globally. He identifies five factors driving this change: 1) Demographic shifts like population aging are increasing healthcare needs; 2) Technology is changing what healthcare can do; 3) Lifestyle diseases are a growing burden; 4) Prevention is more effective than treatment; and 5) Empowering individuals through behavior change will reduce costs and improve outcomes. He asserts that the future of healthcare relies on engaging citizens to actively manage their own health.
A UK-centric look at wellness and mental health in the workplace. Very similar to the themes common to the Australian context: capturing the costs of mental health, need for tackling the stigma issue, and the safety-infrastructure challenge of cycling commutes. In a nutshell, a long way to go to get a grip on this challenge for businesses.
Big sky thinking: leadership for public health from the East of England John Middleton
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This document summarizes key points from an article on building a fairer and healthier world in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses how the pandemic has exacerbated inequalities globally and within countries. Poorer nations, communities, and vulnerable groups have been hit hardest in terms of health and economic impacts. It calls for actions like monitoring and reducing health inequities, ensuring equitable access to healthcare, prioritizing primary health care spending, and strengthening social protection programs to build a more just and resilient society post-pandemic.
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Iomsc 2013 proceedings
1. Summary Proceedings:
Inaugural Meeting of IOMSC
May 1, 2013 – Orlando, Florida
INTRODUCTION
In 2012, the United Kingdom’s Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the United
States’ American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) began
discussing an initiative designed to build stronger collaborative relationships between
medical societies around the world that represent the physicians and other health
professionals who promote the health of workers.
These discussions were driven by a growing awareness that occupational medicine
societies worldwide are addressing a common set of issues as work processes become
more standardized, businesses become global, and environmental hazards in the work-
place and health risks among workers increasingly cross national boundaries.
Recent tragic industrial accidents including the death of more than 1,000 workers in
a Bangladesh factory collapse where clothing was manufactured to supply markets in
Europe and the United States clearly illustrate how worker health and safety and business
decisions are globally interconnected.
In a series of meetings, SOM and ACOEM created the framework for a new organization,
the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC), intended to
strengthen relationships between global occupational medicine societies while leveraging
their resources to address common issues.
IOMSC was formally launched on May 1, 2013, during a meeting of 17 global occupational
medicine societies. Co-hosted by SOM and ACOEM, the meeting was held during ACOEM’s
annual American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) in Orlando, Florida. The purpose
of the meeting was to establish a dialogue of common global interests, opportunities and
challenges and lay the foundation for continued interaction among IOMSC participants.
During the inaugural meeting, Collaborative participants discussed shared interests as well
as opportunities and challenges facing occupational medicine practitioners globally. Topics
ranged from the impact of an aging workforce to the rise of chronic conditions that affect
worker health and productivity, such as obesity and diabetes. There was widespread
agreement that more trained specialists and improved access to occupational health
professionals delivering evidence-based interventions would be needed to meet these
growing issues.
A summary of the proceedings of the inaugural meeting of IOMSC is provided here.
2. IOMSC MEETING PARTICIPANTS
The countries of Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia,
Germany, India, Ireland, Malaysia, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, the Philippines,
Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the
United States, participated at the inaugural IOMSC
meeting. These countries, representing 2.625 billion
people and a workforce of approximately 915
million, are located on 6 of the 7 continents.
OPENING REMARKS: EXPLORING GLOBAL ISSUES IN OEM
Ron Loeppke, MD, ACOEM President; Richard Heron, MD, SOM President; Dame Carol
Black, DBE FRCP, Adviser on Work and Health at the Department of Health, England.
Dr. Ronald Loeppke, Dr. Richard Heron, and Dame Carol Black welcomed participants to the
meeting, providing comments and a background statement on global issues in occupational
and environmental medicine (OEM).
The recent global economic crisis has resulted in a slowing down of migration and had a devastat-
ing impact on workers, causing high levels of unemployment, underemployment, and job insecur-
ity. Occupational health experts have expressed concern that the economic slowdown will lead to
an increase in work intensification, with businesses employing fewer workers to do the same
amount of work. The health and safety of the global workforce could be compromised as a result.
The International Labour Organization estimates that each year there are 270 million occu-
pational accidents, 160 million occupational diseases and more than 2 million work-related
fatalities. These numbers, however, may underestimate the true extent of the problem since
many occupational injuries and illnesses are under-reported, especially in developing countries.
In addition to workplace injuries or illnesses, countries around the world face the growing
epidemic of chronic disease, with significant impact on people of working age and significant
implications for the affordability of health care. According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and
diabetes, are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 63 percent of all
deaths worldwide.
In 2010, there were 52.8 million deaths globally from non-communicable diseases. Eight
million of these individuals died from cancer. Ischemic heart disease and stroke killed another
12.9 million. That represents one in four deaths worldwide, up from 1 in 5 deaths in 1990. And,
in 2010, 1.3 million individuals died from diabetes, twice the number of deaths in 1990, and 90
percent of these premature deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
The burden of chronic diseases has major negative effects on the quality of life of the individual
suffering from the chronic condition. Additionally chronic disease has an adverse effect on the
economics of families, employers, communities and societies as a whole.
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3. The impact of chronic disease is compounded by the aging of populations in many countries of
the world. In five years, it is expected that 25 percent of the global workforce will be 50 to 65
years old. The age of retirement is gradually rising in many countries, and aging workers are
introducing new challenges for workforce planning.
In the face of these trends, practitioners of occupational medicine find themselves faced with
a daunting task: What can be done to stem the rising tide of chronic illness among workers?
What steps can be taken to ensure the workforce is safe, healthy and productive and to diminish
the negative impact of environmental hazards and health risks on workers, families and commun-
ities? How can we best prepare ourselves to address the unique needs of an aging workforce?
ESTABLISHING COMPONENTS OF A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
Addressing these issues begins with establishing the components of a healthy workplace. WHO
has defined a healthy workplace as one in which both workers and managers collaborate in a
continual improvement process to protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of all
workers. And, healthy workplaces should be open, accessible, and accepting environments for
people with differing backgrounds, demographics, skills, and abilities.
WHO has developed a global framework and model for employers, workers, policymakers, and
practitioners to assist them in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of
healthy workplace initiatives. This framework defines avenues of influence for a healthy
workplace as:
• the physical work
environment;
• psychosocial work
environment;
• personal health resources in
the workplace; and
• enterprise-community
involvement.
As its first order of business, the
IOMSC agreed to begin a dis-
cussion of how international
occupational medical societies collectively can facilitate the highest standards for OEM and
ensure healthy workplaces in their respective countries, including:
• safe work environments;
• balanced work-life and psychosocial work environments;
• the provision of personal health resources to prevent and/or manage chronic disease; and
• the integration of OEM within communities and the development of enterprise community
involvement.
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Companies offering health promotion to employees
Source: Buck Consultants
4. COMPARING THE PROFILE OF OEM GLOBALLY
During the meeting’s second segment, participants provided a brief synopsis of the environ-
ment and infrastructure for the practice of OEM in their respective countries. Each was asked
to note the reach and impact of OEM in terms of the numbers of organizations it reaches, the
number of employees and family members served by OEM practitioners, and the influence of
OEM physicians on governmental policies. Highlights of this discussion are as follows:
Brazil – Population: 194 million
Brazilian law mandates that its 92.5 million workers have regular access to OEM services. Due
to sustained growth in the labor market, there has been growing demand for these services.
Brazil currently has 12,800 licensed OEM physicians and the number of physicians interested
in entering OEM practice is growing. Providing OEM services in remote areas is a challenge.
Brazil’s OEM society has 4,000 members, distributed in 26 state associations.
Canada – Population: 35.1 million
People born between 1946 and 1965 represent Canada’s largest generation; as of 2011, most
were still working. Because of this, the working-age population in Canada (age 15 to 64) was
68.5 percent in 2011; among the highest of the G8 countries. As this generation turns 65 in
coming years, population aging is expected to accelerate. The unemployment rate in Canada as
of May 2013 was 7.1 percent. Canada’s contingent of OEM physicians classified as specialists is
small ¾ approximately 60 for the entire country. OEM services are also provided by primary
care physicians, many of whom have a special interest in the field. Fewer companies are em-
ploying full-time medical directors and it is common to find OEM consultants providing services
to several companies. There is a lack of awareness of the role of OEM and maintaining funding
for residency positions is a challenge. Among the health issues are mental health and stress,
substance abuse in the workplace, injuries to younger workers, and outdated occupational
exposure limits. Due to the concern for mental health issues in the workplace, Canada adopted
a national standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace in January 2013.
Denmark – Population: 5.6 million
There are 100 OEM specialists in Denmark, with occupational health services located in hospitals
in 5 regions. OEM specialists are currently in demand as experts in helping create return-to-
work strategies for employers.
Estonia – Population: 1.3 million
There are 865,000 people (66 percent) in Estonia of working age (15 to 64 years); about
600,000 (70 percent) of them are employed. The average age of workers is increasing. As of
January 2012, 9.5 percent of the population had a disability. Most companies are small- or
medium-sized, and there is one occupational health physician for roughly every 12,000 em-
ployees. Up to 60 percent of the workforce has access to OEM services. OEM began to evolve in
the 1960s; Estonia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act was ratified in 1999. OEM physicians
are credentialed after 6 years of pre-graduate studies and 4 years of residency. The Estonian
OH Physicians’ Society, founded in 1996, has approximately 100 members. Estonia recently
began creating return-to-work strategies for employers and employees.
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5. Germany – Population: 82 million
There are 41 million people in the German workforce. Every worker has the right to OEM services
and every employer must offer these services. For small- to mid-sized companies this some-
times creates difficulty. Of the 12,000 physicians who provide OEM services, 4,000 to 5,000
are classified as specialists. Five years of training is required to become an OEM specialist.
Approximately one half of the country’s OEM physicians are age 60 or older.
India – Population: 1.3 billion
India’s occupational medicine society was founded in 1948. It has 5,000 physician members,
of which approximately 4,000 are OEM specialists. India’s occupational health services are
delivered via a 3-tier health system that extends from village health clinics, district hospitals
to state hospitals. While patients do not frequently visit OEM physicians, India’s centralized
medical services system has in recent years taken a greater interest in OEM.
Ireland – Population: 4.5 million
Ireland has a workforce of 2.1 million people, but less than 25 percent of workers have access
to OEM services. Two organizations represent the country’s OEM physicians ¾ one with
approximately 300 members and the other with approximately 350 members.
Malaysia – Population: 28.8 million
Malaysia’s workforce of 12 million people is mainly employed in small enterprises. Workers do
not have widespread access to OEM services, which are still in the development stage in the
country. The return-to-work concept, for example, is relatively new. Malaysia has experienced
an influx of foreign workers, with 2 to 4 million coming from Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal,
Pakistan, and other locations many of them working in hazardous occupations.
The Netherlands – Population: 16.7 million
The Netherlands’ workforce numbers around 8 million with approximately 800,000 receiving
a work-disability pension. The country is trying to attract new physicians to provide services.
OEM physicians do not treat OEM cases; rather, they offer preventive services and advice on
when patients can return to work. There are about 2,000 OEM physicians in the Netherlands.
Each year, approximately 15 new OEM specialists join the physician workforce and 125 retire.
New Zealand – Population: 4.4 million
New Zealand has 1.9 million paid workers in 500 industries, with an unemployment rate of
slightly more than 7 percent. Demand for OEM services is not high in New Zealand, which has
only 60 occupational physicians and 1,500 general practitioners whose average age is in the
50s. The country has limited occupational health and safety regulations.
Nigeria – Population: 162.5 million
Roughly half of Nigeria’s population is in the workforce. The country does not have a formal
OEM medical structure for delivery of services, and less than 200 OEM physicians, trained
abroad, are in practice. The leading occupational health organization is the Society of Occu-
pational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria, and its executives are trying to create
a greater awareness of the benefits of occupational medicine, including developing standards
and guidelines for OEM practice, as well as engaging in discussion with the government.
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6. Norway – Population: 5 million
Approximately 2.3 million Norwegians are in the workforce, which is rapidly aging. Over the
last decade, a significant number of jobs in the country have been filled by immigrants. Two
organizations represent OEM physicians, the majority of whom are age 55 or older. A major
expansion of OEM services for workers occurred in 2009, and the country is experiencing
problems in recruiting OEM physicians to meet demand. The OEM specialty is trying to raise
visibility and awareness of its work in Norway.
Philippines – Population: 98 million
Approximately 3,500 organizations in the Philippines employ 200 or more workers ¾ one-third
of whom work in the industrial sector. More than 2,500 employers provide OEM services, mainly
in the manufacturing sector. The Philippines has experienced a recent increased interest in
OEM among young physicians. Like much of Asia, the Philippines does not have a formal OEM
residency training program, but the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) has
developed a residency training program to be launched in 2014 in partnership with training
hospitals/institutions. PCOM has more than 3,000 members, which includes multiple specialties.
Slovakia – Population: 5.4 million
Slovakia’s workforce numbers 2.3 million people. Occupational medicine had its beginnings in
the country in 1932. The OEM society has approximately 127 members. OEM specialist training
takes 4 years. There are currently 85 OEM providers for employers, which are obliged to en-
sure OEM service. Like many countries, Slovakia faces challenges in finding young physicians
interested in specializing in OEM.
Switzerland – Population: 8 million
Switzerland has a strong economy, with just over 3 percent unemployment. The economy is
based mainly in small to mid-size companies, and the workforce is quite healthy, with an
average of 6 to 7 absence days per year. The mean retirement age in Switzerland is 63.5 years.
Switzerland’s OEM society has 200 members, of which 120 are OEM specialists. It, too, is
experiencing difficulty in finding young physicians to enter OEM practice.
United Kingdom – Population: 62.6 million
In the U.K., 70 percent of employees have no access to occupational health services. One of 5
workers who spend 6 or more weeks a year on disability will permanently leave the workforce
(300,000 a year leave and end up on welfare). Tobacco use remains a major issue, with more
than 80,000 dying annually from smoking-related disease. Sixty percent of the population is
considered obese. At the same time, the number of physicians entering OEM training has fallen
by half in the last 10 years. The majority of practicing OEM specialists are 50 to 64 years old.
United States – Population: 313.9 million
With a workforce of 150 million people in diverse settings, the need for occupational health
services is high in the U.S. The leading occupational health organization is ACOEM with 4,400
members, the majority OEM specialists. The number of post-graduate training programs for
new OEM physicians is threatened, and fewer young physicians are choosing the specialty. The
rate of occupationally related injury is relatively high at 4 to 5 million injuries per year.
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7. DISCUSSION: COMPARISON OF ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND GOALS
In the final segment of the meeting, IOMSC participants engaged in a roundtable discussion
intended to identify common challenges, opportunities and potential goals for OEM globally.
Key Challenges:
• Workforces worldwide are aging, creating new challenges and threatening productivity.
• Chronic disease is on the rise, and it has the potential to seriously impact productivity
among workers and employer costs. The impact of chronic disease on work absence and
injury rates is a new and growing problem.
• Demand for OEM services is outstripping the supply of OEM physicians. Some countries face
the issue of “brain drain” their OEM specialists are leaving to work in other, more receptive
settings.
• Many countries face a diminishing number of OEM specialists in training; younger physicians
do not have a strong interest in the specialty. In many countries there is a serious lack of
OEM awareness, information and training in medical schools.
• The OEM specialty does not have high visibility with key government agencies in many
countries; awareness of the specialty and its contributions to protecting and improving
health is low among general populations.
• Psychological disability, brought on by workplace stress as well as general societal stress, is
a growing issue for many workforces.
• Fatigue caused by shift work is also a serious growing health issue for many workforces.
• Attitudes about the concept of return-to-work (RTW) i.e., the idea that returning to work is
a goal of good health and can aid recovery from injury or illness are inconsistent and in
some countries the concept is not well accepted.
• Governmental policies, such as “right to work” laws, can complicate workplace health.
• A strong connection, understanding, and ongoing dialogue between primary care physicians
(general practitioners) and OEM
specialists is lacking in some
countries. General practitioners may
not fully understand some key OEM
concepts, such as RTW.
• Among chronic diseases, obesity and
diabetes are major issues. Modifiable
behaviors, such as lack of exercise
and poor diet, are key drivers of
chronic diseases. While smoking is
decreasing in many developed
nations, it is becoming an increased
risk in emerging markets.
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8. • Foreign/migrant workers are vulnerable in much of the world, encountering a lack of basic
protections against environmental hazards and health risks.
• Some governments are not doing enough to adequately ensure workplace health and safety
through regulation and legislation. Government bureaucracies can create inefficiencies in
the treatment of occupational diseases and injuries.
• Many countries lack adequate funding for much-needed research on OEM issues.
Key Opportunities and Goals:
• International OEM societies have the opportunity to work together to create a strong case
statement that explains the value of OEM to employers, worker populations, the medical
community, and governments around the world.
• General awareness-building of the global benefits of OEM is greatly needed especially
among younger people and medical students, who might be interested in OEM as a career.
• The scope of the definition of “workforce” should be broadened to encompass all workers
including both the employed and the self-employed.
• Addressing chronic disease in the workplace should be a priority; by sharing resources and
knowledge globally, OEM societies can make an impact.
• The RTW concept is not widely understood in many countries. OEM societies can collabor-
ate together globally to help workers around the world understand that working is an
important component of good health. OEM specialists are in a unique position to enable a
cultural shift toward the value work.
• OEM specialists can help increase awareness of OEM not in terms of its role in treating
injury or illness but in terms of using its preventive strategies and risk assessments to
prevent injury or illness. The future of OEM rests strongly on moving workplaces toward
preventive models based on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as follows:
• Health promotion, health education, lifestyle management, safety engineering, job
ergonomics and organizational design, nutrition, prenatal care, immunizations and other
wellness services are all primary prevention strategies because they help people stay
healthy and productive.
• Screening and early detection programs, health coaching, biometric testing and pro-
active work disability prevention programs are secondary prevention strategies
because they can identify health conditions earlier than they would have been by typical
clinical manifestation.
• Disease management, evidence based quality care management, return to work pro-
grams, disability management and vocational rehabilitation are tertiary prevention
strategies because they can provide earlier interventions, limit the destructive and often
disabling impact of serious medical conditions on function in daily life and work, can
protect or restore productive lifestyles, and can reduce future costs.
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9. • Workplace health protection (safety) and health promotion (wellness) enhances the overall
well being of a workforce by more closely integrating health promotion and health protec-
tion activities along a continuum. In this model, health promotion interventions contribute
dynamically to improved personal safety in addition to enhancing personal health, while
occupational safety interventions contribute dynamically to improved personal health in
addition to enhancing personal safety.
• As a part of an overall awareness-building effort, OEM specialists can help employers
understand the value of good health in enhancing productivity and profit.
• By making a stronger business case for OEM in the workplace worldwide, OEM specialists
can strengthen opportunities for a much stronger practice environment; increased demand
will create more resources, which can advance clinical development, research and education.
• Overall, OEM specialists have many opportunities to build stronger relationships with
legislators and government regulators and to influence government policies related to
worker health.
• The lack of OEM training opportunities in many countries can be addressed through more
proactive engagement between OEM societies and their respective governments.
• OEM specialists have the opportunity to help integrate health-promotion activities by serv-
ing as an intersecting “bridge” between health promotion in the home and in the community.
These efforts should be integrated to ensure maximum health of all people in all settings.
• Today’s media environment, including rapid on-line communications, offers OEM societies
the opportunity to increase public understanding of the importance of healthy workplaces.
OEM should engage with marketing and communications specialists to tell a more effective
story.
• OEM specialists have the skills and knowledge to add their voices to the increasing dialogue
about global health threats. By working together, they can important clinical and research
resources to the effort of governments to address these threats.
• OEM specialists have the opportunity to build stronger bonds and relationships with
workers through the value they bring to workers’ lives. As a part of this process, they can
help workers and employers work together toward common health goals through
workplace strategies.
ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION
Following its general discussion of challenges, opportunities, and potential goals, the
Collaborative began discussion of next steps, including plans to hold on-line meetings during
2013-2014. A second in-person meeting is tentatively scheduled to occur in conjunction with
the 2014 SOM annual meeting in England.
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10. APPENDIX:
Proposed Consensus Statement of the IOMSC
OEM specialists worldwide share common goals of safeguarding and
improving the health and wellbeing of people at work, enabling them to
have more rewarding working lives. Success brings benefit to individuals and their families,
to employers, to communities and to the economy at large.
We seek to achieve these goals by ensuring safe and healthy work environments, promoting
a balanced work-home life and psychosocial work environment, facilitating access to the
personal health resources needed to keep employees healthy and prevent and/or manage
chronic disease, and seeking to integrate workplace health with health in the home and in the
community.
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For more information about the
International Occupational Medicine
Society Collaborative, or to be added to the
mailing list, e-mail IOMSC@ACOEM.org.