Trends in suspected and recognized occupational respiratory diseases in Germany between 1970 and 2005.

van Kampen, V; Merget, R; Butz, M; Taeger, D; Brüning, T

doi:10.1002/ajim.20593

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Trends in suspected and recognized occupational respiratory diseases in Germany between 1970 and 2005.

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V van Kampen

R Merget

M Butz

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Respiratory diseases represent a major proportion of occupational diseases in many countries. Little information is available about their incidences over the past several decades. METHODS: Based on the reports of the three German federal accident insurance agencies, the numbers of suspec...

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