New Occupational Diseases in Nanyang City of Henan Province from 2006 to 2022
Objective To analyze the characteristics of new occupational diseases from 2006 to 2022 in Nanyang,and to provide scientific basis for further prevention and management of occupational diseases.Methods Taking the newly diagnosed occupational patients in Nanyang City from 2006 to 2022 as the research object,the types of occupational diseases and population distribution were analyzed.Results From 2006 to 2022,154 cases of new occupational diseases were reported in Nanyang City,involving 17 kinds of legal occupational diseases in 5 categories,which were reported in 13 counties of the city.The top 2 in incidence rate including occupational pneumoconiosis and other respiratory diseases(125 cases,81.17%)and 16 cases of occupational chemical poisoning(10.39%).There were reports every year,with an average annual report of 9.06 cases.The cases were mainly male,accounting for 92.21%.The average age of onset was(49.12±11.00)years old,ranging from 18 to 78 years old,and the average seniority was(13.30±9.65)years,ranging from 20 days to 37.83 years.The distribution of economic types was mainly private(69 cases,44.81%)and state-owned(58 cases,37.86%),and the size distribution was mainly medium-sized enterprises(58 cases,37.42%)and small enterprises(33 cases,21.29%).The main industries were manufacturing(71 cases,46.10%)and mining(56 cases,36.36%).Conclusion Occupational pneumoconiosis is still an important occupational disease in Nanyang.The prevention and treatment of occupational disease should be strengthened in small and medium-sized enterprises,especially in private enterprises.In addition,pre-job training,pre-summer physical examination of high-temperature workers,personal protection of field workers in epidemic areas,labor protection of female workers exposed to organic solvents and exposure to dust and chemical hazards with chronic health effects after leaving the post,occupational health inspection work should be paid enough attention.