Analysis of the diagnosis of occupational radiation diseases in Hubei Province, China, 1986-2021
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.06.011
- VernacularTitle:1986—2021年湖北省职业性放射性疾病诊断情况分析
- Author:
Jing WANG
1
;
Ying XIA
1
;
Kui MA
1
;
Liangying MEI
1
;
Yingping GAO
1
Author Information
1. Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan 430079, China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
Occupational radiation disease;
Radiation worker;
Occupational disease diagnosis;
Radiation protection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2025;34(6):846-849
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the diagnosis of occupational radiation diseases in Hubei Province, China between 1986 and 2021, and to assess the occupational health risks of radiation workers in Hubei Province. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the diagnosis institutions, diagnosis case characteristics, and typical problems encountered in the diagnosis process of occupational radiation diseases in Hubei Province between 1986 and 2021. The findings were analyzed and discussed in conjunction with current occupational disease diagnosis standards and relevant regulations. Results There are currently 3 authorized occupational radiation disease diagnosis institutions in Hubei Province, with a total of 14 diagnostic physicians. Among them, 9 (64.3%) have senior professional titles and 12 (85.7%) possess postgraduate degrees; however, only one has a professional background in radiological medicine. From 1986 to 2021, a total of 139 cases of occupational radiation diseases were diagnosed. Chronic radiation sickness from external exposure accounted for 40.3%, radiation-induced cataract for 21.6%, and radiation-induced tumors for 18.7%. Among all cases, 81.4% were engaged in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology, 3.1% were engaged in radiotherapy, and 3.1% were engaged in nuclear medicine. Diagnosed cases were primarily concentrated among medical radiation workers, especially those involved in X-ray diagnosis. Issues identified during the diagnosis process included illegal acceptance of subjects, non-standard dosage estimation, and illegal procedures. Conclusion The incidence of occupational radiation diseases in Hubei Province showed a declining trend. The diagnosis of occupational radiation diseases needs to be improved, and the occupational health management of key radiation workers should be further strengthened.
