title: Occupational health in industrializing countries.
abstract: In this introductory chapter, the editor of this issue of Occupational Medicine: State of the Art Reviews briefly examines some of the market, social, governmental, and other forces affecting occupational health in industrializing countries. Evidence of progress is emphasized, and suggestions for better collaboration are provided.
authors.affiliation: International Center for Occupational Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: LaDou
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D019049:Developed Countries; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D016272:Occupational Health; D009786:Occupational Health Services; D014944:World Health Organization