2011 Scientific Publications
The risk of asbestos exposure in South African diamond mine workers
Authors: Gill Nelson Jill Murray James Ian Phillips Source: Annals Of Occupational Hygiene Volume55, Issue6 Pp. 569-577 Summary Objectives: Asbestos is associated with South African diamond mines due to the nature of kimberlite and the location of [...]
Trends in lung cancer mortality in South Africa: 1995-2006
Authors: Braimoh Bello, Olufalowajimi Fadahun, Danuta Kielkowski, Gill Nelson Source: BMC Public Health 2011, 11:209 Summary Background: Cancer remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In developing countries, data on lung cancer mortality are [...]
Biological agents causing occupational airborne contact dermatitis.
Author: TS Singh Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa, Sept/Oct 2010, 16 (5), 30-33 Summary Introduction: Exposure to airborne biological agents (plant and animal) is frequently associated with occupational contact dermatitis. Airborne bacteria and fungi have [...]
Endotoxin exposures and work-related asthma – a review
Authors: T Singh, Mrs Onnicah Matuka, M Jeebhay Source: Current Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2010, 23(2):85-89 Summary: Endotoxin, a by-product of Gram-negative bacteria found ubiquitously in the environment, has elicited profuse interest in recent years. [...]
Health effects associated with exposure to hazardous biological agents and their constituents in poultry farming
Authors: O Matuka & T Singh Source: Occupational Health South Africa, May/Jun 2010, Vol 16 (3), 8-17 Summary Introduction: Poultry workers are at increased risk of respiratory disorders as a result of exposure to organic [...]