Descriptive study of chest x-ray examination in mandatory annual health examinations at the workplace in Japan.

ABSTRACT: The utility of chest x-ray examination (CXR) in mandatory annual health examinations for occupational health is debatable in Japan. This study aimed to provide basic data to consider future policies for mandatory annual health examinations in the workplace. A nationwide descriptive survey was performed to determine the rate of detection of tuberculosis, lung cancer, and other diseases through CXR in organizations associated with National Federation of Industrial Health Association. The rate of finding on CXR conducted during annual health examinations in FY2016 was evaluated. Data regarding diagnosis based on follow-up examination findings were obtained and compared with the national statistics. In addition, CXR findings were compared with the results of low-dose lung computed tomography p

SUBMITTER: Watanabe Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8754336 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature