Occupational Medicine Specialist in Mexico

What does this specialist do?

They evaluate fitness for work, monitor exposure to hazards, and treat conditions related to the occupation, such as work-related hearing loss or lung diseases such as coal workers' pneumoconiosis.

When do they step in?

• Occupational health assessments and workplace exams
• Complaints that could be linked to the activity, such as sciatica
• Follow-up of general conditions that affect performance, such as diabetes or dyslipidemia

A preventive approach

Beyond treating, this specialty seeks to prevent harm to health arising from the work environment.