The structure and function of the occupational health system in Thailand

Int J Occup Environ Health. 1998 Apr-Jun;4(2):121-30. doi: 10.1179/oeh.1998.4.2.121.

Abstract

This article describes the challenges facing the Thai occupational health system as a result of the enormous growth in the manufacturing sector. It contains a brief history of recent developments in the occupational health system, including the redistribution of responsibilities among government ministries and the enactment of new occupational health regulations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Forecasting
  • Health Services Research / organization & administration
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Occupational Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Occupational Health* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Occupational Health* / statistics & numerical data
  • Occupational Medicine / education
  • Population Surveillance / methods
  • Thailand
  • Workers' Compensation / statistics & numerical data