Introduction:-
The world is a busy place. There are millions of people going to work every day. As a result, there has been a steady rise in the number of jobs, because new people join the global workforce each year. To ensure maximum productivity from the workforce, the health and safety of the working individuals is very important. To ensure complete safety, it is essential that we are acknowledged about the health hazards present in the certain field/profession.
Health Hazards in the Field of Medicine:-
1. Doctor-
Being a doctor is a very attractive job, especially if you like making a high level of income and if you want a nice prestige in your community. However, many people are unaware of the health hazards prevalent for doctors. Doctors often treat you with a smile and make you feel better, but they may have concerns about your coughing too. Treating patients with contagious diseases and illnesses is a regular hazard of medical work. Doctors are at risk of obtaining an illness through accidental needle pricks or incidental encounters with body fluids.
Precautions-
It is important to take safety measures from the prevailing diseases in the field of medicine. To protect yourself it is very important wear gloves and to wear a mask to cover the lower section of you r face when you’re in direct contact with the patient. You should also get a vaccine at regular intervals to make your immune system stronger. It is also very important to maintain a nutritional diet and exercise regularly so you stay fit and stay healthy.
2. Healthcare shift workers
Healthcare shift workers are given the duty of keeping the rest of us healthy, but often they aren't in positions to easily do the same for themselves. Shift workers such as nurses and ER doctors, face threats including sleep disorders, elevated stress, and increased risks of diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and heart disease.
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