Occupational health nursing in Brazil: exploring the world through international occupational health programs.
1. Brazil's recent industrialization has led to the recognition of occupational health nursing as an important, emerging field. 2. Major occupational health concerns in Brazil include occupational illness and accidents, slavery, and child labor. 3. Legislation must be reformed to allow for the expansion of occupational health practice to include preventive measures as well as the assistance measures currently seen in Brazilian occupational health.
Marziale
Maria Helena
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University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto School of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Hong
OiSaeng
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D001938:Brazil; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012940:Social Problems