The role of work in creating health disparities has not been fully explored in studies in the United States. This might be because of a narrow perception of the relationships between work and health. A recent article by a researcher from the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and NIOSH researchers explores additional avenues for improving health by taking a broader, more nuanced view of work. Beyond the traditional view of occupational health Traditionally occupational health research has focused on exposure to workplace hazards and health outcomes directly related to those exposures. Reflecting this perspective, our monitoring and surveillance systems are designed
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