title: [Occupational morbidity among miners engaged into contemporary method of extracting copper-nickel ores in Kola Transpolar regions].
abstract: The risks for developing occupational pathology and its specific features were studied in 358 Kola Transpolar copper-nickel miners who were diagnosed with 722 cases of occupational diseases (OD) in the years 1990-2013. The highest risk for developing OD, which are dominated by the diseases of the musculoskeletal system, has been found in tunnellers (OR = 12,8) and operators of drilling rigs (OR = 10,4). A significant increase in the risk of OD has been established in miners with length of service at 11-15 years and over 25 years. The conclusion is made about the need to improve the technical, medical and organizational measures targetted at preventing health problems in this group of workers.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Siurin
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Shilov
mesh_terms: D001110:Arctic Regions / Q000453:epidemiology; D003300:Copper; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008906:Mining / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009532:Nickel; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003300:Copper; D009532:Nickel