title: [Acknowledgement of occupational diseases: a European comparison].
abstract: Nearly all countries of the EU have recognition systems for work-related accidents and occupational diseases. Described are different compensation practices with respect to disc-related diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis of the knee, rotator cuff syndrome and neuropathy due to chemical exposure.
authors.affiliation: Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. G.Elsner@em.uni-frankfurt.de
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Elsner
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005060:Europe; D005062:European Union; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*