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QUESTION 1

Many persons suffering from mental illnesses face prejudice and discrimination in their everyday lives. However, most of them can lead a productive and fulfilling life with appropriate treatment and support

Outline the most commonly diagnosed forms of mental distress and their possible causes

QUESTION 2

What should employers and workers know about Occupational Dermatoses?

QUESTION 3

Under Section 77 of the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2005, employers are now required to carry out Health Surveillance of employees when exposed to hazardous substances at work. Describe how you would set up a suitable health surveillance system at the workplace to comply with such legal provision.

QUESTION 4

The list of Notifiable Occupational Diseases as prescribed in the 14th Schedule to the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2005 is classified under four main groups :-

i) Diseases caused by chemical, physical and biological agents,

ii) Diseases by target organ systems,

iii) Occupational cancers, and

iv) Other conditions.

Describe any one of these occupational diseases from each respective group