American Indian uranium millworkers: a study of the perceived effects of occupational exposure.
A case study of 81 American Indian uranium millworkers who worked during the 1950s and 1960s was conducted to determine the perceived effects of occupational exposure from uranium mill processing. Many respondents reported health problems felt to be associated with the millwork. The most frequently identified physical problems were respiratory problems and rashes. Anxiety and depression were the most often identified emotional problems. Policy implications related to these findings are discussed.
Dawson
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology, Utah State University, Logan 84323, USA.
Madsen
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D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007198:Indians, North American; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015206:Southwestern United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014501:Uranium / Q000009:adverse effects*