Modern Civilization of the White-Collar Class: Occupational Diseases in the Office

Author: Shanghai Bookstore Press
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The health care for white-collar workers includes the treatment and prevention of various occupational diseases; regulation of lifestyle and psychological conditions; work-related health care, daily exercise, and prevention of common illnesses. The characteristics of health care for white-collar workers lie in the fact that their health is determined not only by genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle but also by the work environment, nature of work, and psychological state. The health care for white-collar workers is not limited to the pollution of toxic substances in the work environment but also includes the prevention and treatment of psychological and physical diseases caused by stress and fatigue, as well as health knowledge and skills in daily life. Therefore, the health care for white-collar workers has distinct features and an independent scope. The health care for white-collar workers covers all medical fields except pediatrics, but due to the nature of their profession, they have fixed (or relatively fixed) working hours, locations, and job types, which sets them apart from the health care needs of non-professional groups.