The changing face of occupational medicine
2007

The Changing Face of Occupational Medicine

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Virginia Barbour, Barbara Cohen, Paul Chinnock, Larry Peiperl, Gavin Yamey

Hypothesis

The adult film industry needs to self-regulate to protect the health of its workers.

Conclusion

The adult film industry must ensure safer working conditions for performers to protect their health.

Supporting Evidence

  • The adult film industry poses significant health risks to its performers, including HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Legislation to protect workers is often lacking or poorly enforced, especially in developing countries.
  • Occupational health is a societal issue that affects everyone, not just specific groups of workers.

Takeaway

The adult film industry should take better care of its workers' health, just like how we want everyone to be safe at work.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pmed.0040221

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