New Research in Work-Related Diseases, Safety and Health

Dear Colleagues,

Modern technologies (e.g. electromagnetic fields associated with the wide use of digital technologies, exposure to nano-particles and new chemical substances) and new work organization strategies have been introduced to address changing economical and working conditions, including work-related stress, emotional load, various forms of shift work, work with a high static load, sedentary work, etc. These factors may contribute to the emergence and development of lifestyle diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. Due to the fact that the working conditions influence the manifestation, acceleration or worsening of diseases, but they are common among the general population and have a multi-causal etiology, they are considered "work-related diseases". They constitute an important medical, social and economic problem because they cause: long-term sickness absence, the partial or permanent inability to work and significant economic losses. For this reason, they should be of particular interest to medical professionals, occupational health services, hygienists, policy makers, etc. This new Topic entitled “New Research in Work-Related Diseases, Safety and Health” will cover a wide range of issues related to health hazards at work and the environment and their consequences for people’s health and well-being. The aim of this Topic is to create a common platform for specialist collaboration to identify the main problems related to people’s health security. The topic is interdisciplinary and includes the following journals: Healthcare; IJERPH; JCM; Safety; Toxics. The aims of the individual journals fit with Topic's overall objective.

Prof. Dr. Alicja Bortkiewicz
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Kurpesa
Topic Editors