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Occupational cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are diseases of the heart or blood vessels caused by working conditions, [1] making them a form of occupational illness. [2] These diseases include coronary heart disease , stroke , cardiomyopathy , arrhythmia , and heart valve or heart chamber problems.
Occupational skin diseases are ranked among the top five occupational diseases in many countries. [4] Occupational skin diseases and conditions are generally caused by chemicals and having wet hands for long periods while at work. Eczema is by far the most common, but urticaria, sunburn and skin cancer are also of concern. [5]
This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), symptoms (e.g., back pain), signs (e.g., aphasia) and syndromes (e.g., Aicardi syndrome). There is disagreement over the definitions and criteria used to delineate various disorders and whether some of these conditions should be classified as ...
A stroke is like the brain’s version of a heart attack — and is also life-threatening. When the blood flow to the heart is blocked, we call it a heart attack. ... Heart disease: Problems with ...
However, taking steps to support your heart health can help you lower your risk of many types of cardiovascular disease, such as stroke or heart attacks. This article originally appeared on Hims ...
Many studies are currently being conducted to gather more information regarding the common mediators of cardiovascular disease and the central nervous system. The brain–heart interaction is considered bidirectional; however, the central nervous system is often regulated more strongly than the heart and blood vessels. [6]
The classic and preventable lung disorder of the mining industry, pneumoconiosis is commonly known as “black lung disease” and due to long term exposure to coal dust. [6] This condition has been identified since 1775 and has been officially listed as an occupational disease since 1980 by the ILO List of Occupational Diseases. [7]
Doss porphyria/ALA dehydratase deficiency/Plumboporphyria (the disease is known by multiple names) DPT Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus: DRSP disease Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae disease DS Down syndrome: DSPS Delayed sleep phase syndrome: DTs Delirium tremens: DVD Developmental verbal dyspraxia: DVT Deep vein thrombosis