Lijecnicki vjesnik 2003;125(1-2)
WORK RELATED DISEASES IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS INSTRUMENTALISTS
Eugenija Žuškin, Jadranka Mustajbegović, Marija Zavalić, Ana Bogadi-Šare, Mladen Pavlović, Nada Turčić
Abstract
Summary. Occupational diseases, work-related diseases and occupational stigma in professional musicians are discussed. Predominant diseases and symptoms related to various organic systems, such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, respiratory system, skin, mouth and teeth diseases, as well as the effect of noise and psychological stress, have been listed. The preventive measures in order to promote health of musicians are described in particular.