The frequency of occurrence of occupational diseases in Primorje Gorski Kotar compared with Istria County

master's thesis

• Title: Učestalost nastanka profesionalnih bolesti u Primorsko-goranskoj županiji u usporedbi s Istarskom županijom
• Author: Mia Grković
• Mentor: Ognjen Brborović (mentor)
• Committee member: Jadranka Mustajbegović (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Vera Musil (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ognjen Brborović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine; (Chair of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2015-09-10, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Public Health and Health Care; Occupational and Sports Medicine

Abstract

Analizom učestalosti prijava profesionalnih bolesti u Primorsko-goranskoj županiji u usporedbi s Istarskom županijom, željelo se neizravno prepoznati odnos prema zaštiti zdravlja i sigurnosti na radnom mjestu u tvrtkama navedenih županija, u svrhu poduzimanja odgovarajućih javnozdravstvenih mjera. Cilj: Utvrditi značajke i učestalosti profesionalnih bolesti u Primorsko-goranskoj i Istarskoj županiji. Materijali i metode: Podatci o profesionalnim bolestima za Primorsko-goransku i Istarsku županiju uzeti su iz Registra za profesionalne bolesti, koji se vodi u Hrvatskom zavodu za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu, za razdoblje od 2006.-2013. godine. Rezultati: U obje županije broj prijavljenih profesionalnih bolesti je manji od očekivanog. Prevladavaju bolesti dišnog sustava i mezoteliom seroznih membrana uzrokovane azbestom. Razlog tome je što većina oboljelih radi u prerađivačkoj industriji te djelatnostima u kojima je bila prisutna izloženost azbestu, poglavito brodogradnji. Zaključak: Prema granama privredne djelatnosti, Primorsko-goranska i Istarska županija se ne razlikuju. U prijavama profesionalnih bolesti ima razlike u vrsti prijavljenih profesionalnih bolesti. Radom na unaprjeđenju edukacije i podizanja svijesti na svim razinama, kako radne tako i opće populacije o profesionalnim opasnostima i štetnostima te mogućnosti i načinu nastanka profesionalnih bolesti, može se utjecati na poboljšanje uvjeta rada i radnog okoliša.

Abstract (english)

Analysis of available data about occupational diseases in Primorsko-Goranska county and Istarska county, was used to recognize relation between safety and health at work place in two regions. Results are used as a base to develop appropriate measures in a public health system. Objective: To determine characteristics and frequency of occupational diseases in Primorsko-Goranska county and Istarska county. Materials and Methods: Available data related to occupational diseases in Primorsko-Goranska county and Istarska county from registry of occupational diseases documented in Croatian Institute of Public Health and Work Safety in the period from 2006 – 2013. Results: Research outcome shows that number of occupational diseases is less then anticipated in both regions. Respiratory system diseases prevails (mesothelioma serous membrane caused by asbestos). Majority of affected workers are coming from manufacturing sector and shipbuilding industry where exposure to asbestos is common. Conclusion: Primorsko-Goranska and Istarska county show identical industrial structure. Occupational diseases differ in type. Specific and targeted education as well as spreading awareness among working population and general public about professional hazards and developments of occupational diseases will influence improvement of working conditions result in healtier and safer working enviroment.

• Keywords: profesionalne bolesti; registar profesionalnih bolesti; učestalost
• Keywords (english): occupational diseases; registry of occupational diseases; frequency
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:105:807923
• Study programme: Title: Sestrinstvo; Study programme type: sveučilišni; Study level: diplomski; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra sestrinstva (magistar/magistra sestrinstva)
• Type of resource: text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2016-04-27 08:17:43