title: Medical surveillance for pulmonary endpoints.
abstract: The institution of workplace medical surveillance for pulmonary endpoints assumes the following conditions: that occupational lung diseases can be detected in early or preclinical stages; that early detection with appropriate intervention can lead to reduced morbidity; and that early detection and appropriate intervention are both feasible. The author of this chapter points out that, unfortunately, very few occupational settings meet these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Health Clinic and Chest Service, San Francisco General Hospital, California 94110.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Balmes
mesh_terms: D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010808:Physical Examination; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013183:Sputum / Q000737:chemistry; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration