[Occupational morbidity among miners engaged into contemporary method of extracting copper-nickel ores in Kola Transpolar regions].

Abstract

The risks for developing occupational pathology and its specific features were studied in 358 Kola Transpolar copper-nickel miners who were diagnosed with 722 cases of occupational diseases (OD) in the years 1990-2013. The highest risk for developing OD, which are dominated by the diseases of the musculoskeletal system, has been found in tunnellers (OR = 12,8) and operators of drilling rigs (OR = 10,4). A significant increase in the risk of OD has been established in miners with length of service at 11-15 years and over 25 years. The conclusion is made about the need to improve the technical, medical and organizational measures targetted at preventing health problems in this group of workers.

• Authors: S A Siurin, V V Shilov
• Journal: Meditsina truda i promyshlennaia ekologiia (Med Tr Prom Ekol) Issue 9 Pg. 26-31 ( 2014) ISSN: 1026-9428 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 25552032 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Copper
• Nickel

Topics

• Arctic Regions (epidemiology)
• Copper
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Mining (classification, standards)
• Musculoskeletal Diseases (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Needs Assessment
• Nickel
• Occupational Diseases (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Occupational Exposure (adverse effects)
• Occupational Health Services (organization & administration)
• Preventive Health Services (organization & administration)
• Russia (epidemiology)
• Time Factors