Occupational exposure and asthma

The aging of the global workforce has led to an increasing number of individuals remaining occupationally active at older ages. However, forensic autopsy-based data on workplace deaths in this population remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the causes and manners of workplace-related deaths among individuals a…

Aim: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the demographic, clinical, and medicolegal characteristics of inhalational exposure cases referred for forensic medical evaluation. It also aimed to examine the distribution of selected clinical findings and medicolegal outcomes according to event type and exposure pat…

Objective: The aim of this study was to objectively evaluate the presence of allergic reac-tions and pulmonary function in individuals working in small container-like spaces in Malatya following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, and to examine their associations with physical activity, sleep qu…

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Extreme heat, amplified by climate change, has become a predictable and escalating occupational hazard in Türkiye, increasing the burden of heat-related illnesses, traumatic workplace injuries, and productivity losses among both outdoor and indoor workers, particularly in labor-intensive sectors and among vulnerable p…

Objective The presence of fine dusts in the industrial working environment has significant implications for occupational safety. As a result, legislators have implemented regulations to protect employees from adverse lung effects. The establishment of limits aims to prevent health hazards, particularly lung diseases,…

Environmental and trade policies developed to combat climate change are reshaping production systems, international competitiveness, and sustainability practices across industrial sectors. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), together with the enactment of Türkiye's Climate Law, has introduc…

Environmental and trade policies developed to combat climate change are reshaping production systems, international competitiveness, and sustainability practices across industrial sectors. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), together with the enactment of Türkiye's Climate Law, has introduc…

OBJECTIVE: The widespread use of disinfectants has markedly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in extensive occupational exposure to chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). This study aimed to evaluate whether prolonged NaOCl exposure induces chromosomal abnormalities associated with reproductive…

Aim: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are low-molecular-weight carbon-containing substances widely used in industrial processes and solvent-based products such as paints and epoxy materials. Exposure occurs mainly through inhalation and may lead to neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular effects. This study aim…

Occupational accidents and diseases represent critical challenges that compromise the safety climate within any nation. In Türkiye, as in other countries, certain sectors exhibit a prevalence of workplace incidents that significantly exceeds national averages. The basic metal industry (BMI) in Türkiye is notably affec…

OBJECTIVE: National data on sector-specific and regional patterns of silicosis beyond compensation records are limited. We aimed to characterize these in Türkiye and identify factors associated with severity. METHODS: In this retrospective cross-sectional multicenter study, 1,393 patients diagnosed 2020-2025 across 12…