Features of Morbidity of Workers in the Copper Industry

Abstract

The aim of the study was to study the state of health, age and occupational characteristics of morbidity of workers of the honey smelting and processing plant. Includes data on medical appeals and periodic medical examinations of 1761 workers of the main workshops of the copper smelter and enrichment plant. The leading diseases among the workers were respiratory, digestive, skin and subcutaneous diseases. Predicting the risk of developing various classes of diseases depending on age and work experience allows developing the most effective preventive measures.