Myths and folklore, as expressions of popular beliefs, provide valuable information on medical knowledge in earlier times. Fairy tales have often recounted occupational maladies throughout the ages and also provide some insight into the toxic effects of certain metals, such as mercury. Much historical information can be gleaned from unexpected sources, and as such, fairy tales should be more carefully scrutinized by contemporary researchers with an interest in the historical origins of workplace injury and disease.
Rivolta, A., Arienti, F., Smith, D., Cesana, G., Riva, M. (2016). Occupational health in fairy tales. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, 71(3), 144-146 [10.1080/19338244.2015.1011267].
Occupational health in fairy tales
CESANA, GIANCARLOPenultimo
;RIVA, MICHELE AUGUSTO
2016
Abstract
Myths and folklore, as expressions of popular beliefs, provide valuable information on medical knowledge in earlier times. Fairy tales have often recounted occupational maladies throughout the ages and also provide some insight into the toxic effects of certain metals, such as mercury. Much historical information can be gleaned from unexpected sources, and as such, fairy tales should be more carefully scrutinized by contemporary researchers with an interest in the historical origins of workplace injury and disease.
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