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Obstructed labor is more common in humans than any other species and continues to be a main cause of birth complications today. [12] Modern humans have morphologically evolved to survive as bipeds, however, bipedalism has resulted in skeletal changes that have consequently narrowed the pelvis and the birth canal. [ 13 ]
Diseases compensated by national workers compensation authorities are often termed occupational diseases. However, many countries do not offer compensations for certain diseases like musculoskeletal disorders caused by work (e.g. in Norway). Therefore, the term work-related diseases is utilized to describe diseases of occupational origin.
Major trauma is a severe traumatic injury that has the potential to cause disability or death. Serious traumatic injury most often occurs as a result of traffic collisions. [11] Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45. [12] Blunt trauma injuries are caused by the forceful impact of an external object.
In the United States, a high risk of back injuries occurs in the health care industry. 25% of reported injuries in health care workers in the state of Pennsylvania are for back pain. [20] Among nurses, the prevalence of lower back pain may be as high as 72% mostly as a result of transferring patients. [21]
Educational content aimed to raise awareness about byssinosis and other occupational lung diseases can be useful to inform workers and managers in textile industry as well as unions, and other health professionals. [4] Educational content should be based on signs and symptoms of byssinosis as well as other diagnostic measures.
These mothers complain bitterly about perceived mismanagement. The complaints, directed at midwives or other staff members, vary from lack of pain relief, unnecessary epidural anesthesia, poor condition of the baby, humiliation or 'dehumanization', excessive use of technology, student examinations, or lack of explanation and sympathy. [50]
Intentional injury is a common cause of traumas. [13] Penetrating trauma is caused when a foreign body such as a bullet or a knife enters the body tissue , creating an open wound. In the United States, most deaths caused by penetrating trauma occur in urban areas and 80% of these deaths are caused by firearms. [ 14 ]
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints, with about one fifth of adults worldwide reporting pain annually. [ 32 ] According to the Labour Force Survey 2019/20 carried out by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) , 8.9 million working days were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and 480,000 workers have these disorders.