Occupational health in Yugoslavia.
Occupational health in Yugoslavia was once well organized in accordance with WHO declarations and ILO conventions and recommendations. Since the 1990s, the system has been disrupted by destruction of the former Yugoslavia, wars, refugees, changes in the economy, and NATO bombardment. Economic trends, main industries, and employment and unemployment conditions in Yugoslavia are presented. The organization of occupational health services, their tasks, and prevailing problems are discussed. Occupational diseases and relevant research and educational opportunities are described. The authors conclude by suggesting approaches to improving worker's health in the future.
Krstev
Srmena
S
Clinical Center of Serbia, Institute of Occupational and Radiological Health, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. srmena@EUnet.yu
Perunicic
Bogoljub
B
Vidakovic
Aleksandar
A
D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000145:classification; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009786:Occupational Health Services; D012179:Retirement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015022:Yugoslavia