Journal Articles
Franco, G. (1999). Ramazzini and workers’ health. The Lancet, (9181)
The author presents a literary biography of Bernardino Ramazzini, who first recorded relationships between occupational environment and workers’ illnesses. Usually considered the father of occupational medicine, he was born in 1633, educated in philosophy and medicine and developed an interest in workers’ health as a student.
Smith, R. P. (2010). A Short History of Hydrogen Sulfide. American Scientist, 98(1), 6.
The article presents historical information on hydrogen sulfide and adverse effects associated with human exposure. It notes Italian physician Bernardino Ramazzini who was among the first to recognize the occupational health effects associated with gases emanating from privies and cesspools. Also noted is the threshold limit value (TLV) currently in effect for workplace exposure to hydrogen sulfide.
Pepin, R. E. (1995). Dr. Ramazzini’s prescriptions. Academe, 81(3), 28.
Presents the work of Dr. Bernardino Ramazzini, a physician who identified sufferings of the working people and a pioneer in industrial medicine. Book on illnesses of workers in 1700; Detail of the `Dissertation on the illness of Scholars’; List of possible illnesses of scholars; Causes; Symptoms and prescriptions for the cure.