This picture is one way to summarize the confusing array of work-related diseases caused by chemical and biological agents. Excluding trauma and diseases caused by physical agents, e.g., hearing loss, occupational diseases can be divided into seven "regions," which are: 1) airway diseases; 2) skin diseases, 3) interstitial fibrosis, 4) infections, 5) metal poisoning, 6) acute poisoning, and 7) other chronic conditions.

 

 

 

 

Click the geographical region to go to that topic in the index. The map of the continental United States is used for graphical purposes only. The state chosen for each disease does not reflect an increased risk for that population.

  Revised September 26, 2006