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. 2017 Apr;11(4):TM01-TM02.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/17023.9537. Epub 2017 Apr 1.

Health Issues among Radiologists: Toll they Pay to their Profession

Swapndeep Singh Atwal  1 , Akhila Prasad  2 , Desh Deepak  3 , Kshitij Agarwal  4
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Health Issues among Radiologists: Toll they Pay to their Profession

Swapndeep Singh Atwal et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

In modern era, with tremendous competition, long working hours and more demanding workstyle, nearly every profession is associated with some or the other health hazards. These may develop and progress rapidly or in a gradual way but ultimately add up unwanted morbidities and in long run affects the production and work output. Unfortunately, doctors and other health professionals who look after the health of society, are not the exceptions to this rule and depending upon their specialty, they have to face some or the other health issues. This article highlights some important though underestimated health issues among radiologists and some remedies. It aims to sensitize radiologists about such health issues so that they can take timely remedial measures before it is really late.

Keywords: Ergonomics; Eye strain; Musculoskeletal problems; Remedies.

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