Occupational health in Taiwan.
Challenges facing a developing country during transition to newly developed status include lack of: a hazard communication system, a prudent industrial zoning policy, and occupational safety and health (OSH) technology and personnel. The authors offer an approach to the future that encompasses implementation of a pollution prevention system, comprehensive coverage of occupational injuries and diseases, and integration of information technology with OSH protection.
Wang
Jung-Der
JD
Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University, College of Public Health, No. 1, Section 1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
Cheng
Tsun-Jen
TJ
Guo
Yue-Liang Leon
YL
D003142:Communication; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D016272:Occupational Health; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology
D015386:Hazardous Substances