title: [Pathology caused by video terminals: critical review].
abstract: A review of data resulting from the studies on health aspects of VDT operators is hereby presented and discussed by the Authors. In particular, researches on visual, musculoskeletal, dermatological and reproductive system alterations in VDT operators, together with psychological aspects, are evaluated and problems involved in radiation emission from VDTs are exposed too. Preventive measures are mentioned. According to the majority of the studies--up to now--no valid evidence of any abnormalities has been provided that can be specifically attributed to VDT work. The necessity of further researches on psycho-organic aspects of work with VDT is suggested by the Authors.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Patologia Speciale Medica II e Medicina del Lavoro, Università di Bologna.
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authors.lastname: Modiano
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Belisario
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fantini
mesh_terms: D001248:Asthenopia / Q000209:etiology; D003199:Computer Systems; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011187:Posture; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Studi sulla patologia da video-terminali: revisione critica.