Legionnaires’ Disease Underreporting is a Major Public Health Issue
As time has progressed, Legionnaires disease – a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria – continues to be a public health concern. The overall trend over the past 20 years has shown that the detection of Legionnaires’ disease, a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportable illness (as Legionellosis), has steadily […]
The Vital Role of Industrial Hygienists: Safeguarding the Community for a Healthier Tomorrow
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private employers in the United States reported a staggering 2,804,200 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022 — an alarming 7.5% increase from the previous year. Fatal workplace injuries in 2022 also increased 5.7% totalled 5,486 in 2022, marking a 5.7% increase from 2021. Amidst these workplace injury […]
Hurricanes And Health
While communities are currently dealing with the primary destruction caused by Hurricane Ian, other health-impacting issues could develop as a result of the storm’s effect on remaining buildings and infrastructure. Often these appear as a result of conditions that are favorable to the growth of biological organisms that are human health hazards. A brief summary […]