Common Arts-related Health Problems
H Visual artists:— repetitive motion conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis;
— respiratory and neurological disorders from poor ventilation and exposure to toxic solvents, pigments, lead-based glazes, silica, metals, and chemicals used in film development;
— dermatitis and other skin conditions from contact with toxic materials;
— acute eye injuries from woodworking and welding.
H Dancers:
— acute injuries including stress fractures in the lower extremities;
— lower extremity musculoskeletal problems;
— osteoporosis and amenorrhea from low body fat;
— foot deformities including bunions.
H Musicians:
— repetitive motion conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis;
— hearing loss;
— upper extremity musculoskeletal problems and dermatitis and other skin conditions from holding instruments;
— secondhand smoke exposure.
H Vocalists:
— vocal chord nodules, polyps, and cysts;
— secondhand smoke exposure;
— stage-fog (dry ice) exposure.
Source: Arts-Medicine Project at the University of Illinois at Chicago Health Sciences Center.
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