Research focusing on the biological, medical, and health care factors in the causation of work-related injury and disease, and their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This category is designed to address such issues as:
- Improved understanding of the relationship between occupational risk factors (biological, chemical, physical, environmental, organizational) and the incidence and mechanism of occupational injury and disease
- Improved understanding of how to prevent exposure to occupational risk factors and the incidence of occupational injury and disease
- Development and evaluation of medical programs and treatment options for occupational injury and disease, with a specific focus on musculoskeletal disorders, low back disorders, occupational allergies, occupational cancers, lung disease, psychological impairment, and chronic pain
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