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Background <p>The history of occupational health on the African continent is important but under-studied.</p> Methods <p>We surveyed key resources related to medical history from the Ancient Egypt through the Ottoman Empire period. For the colonial era, we examined archival records, official reports, and historiographical studies, focusing on key cases from French North Africa, Belgian Congo, Italian East Africa, and British South Africa. To explore occupational health in Africa during the post-colonial period, we supplemented biomedical publications with data from governmental reports and policy documents.</p> Results <p>The history of occupational health on the African continent has been characterized by poor working conditions, especially in mineral extraction. Colonial exploitation frequently worsened these underlying problems. The post-colonial record suggests that many past deficiencies continue.</p> Discussion <p>An integrated approach to the history of occupational health on the African continent provides context for better understanding current problems and for anticipating future trends.</p>

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The history of occupational health on the African continent

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    2025年5月12日

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  • Michele A. Riva,
  • Raz Dekel,
  • Benoit Nemery,
  • Paul D. Blanc,
  • Rajen N. Naidoo

摘要

Background

The history of occupational health on the African continent is important but under-studied.

Methods

We surveyed key resources related to medical history from the Ancient Egypt through the Ottoman Empire period. For the colonial era, we examined archival records, official reports, and historiographical studies, focusing on key cases from French North Africa, Belgian Congo, Italian East Africa, and British South Africa. To explore occupational health in Africa during the post-colonial period, we supplemented biomedical publications with data from governmental reports and policy documents.

Results

The history of occupational health on the African continent has been characterized by poor working conditions, especially in mineral extraction. Colonial exploitation frequently worsened these underlying problems. The post-colonial record suggests that many past deficiencies continue.

Discussion

An integrated approach to the history of occupational health on the African continent provides context for better understanding current problems and for anticipating future trends.