Bernardino Ramazzini

Bernardino Ramazzini was an influential Italian physician in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, often regarded as the father of occupational medicine. He is best known for his groundbreaking work "De Morbis Artificum Diatriba" (1700), which examined how various jobs impact health. Ramazzini emphasized the importance of understanding the risks associated with different occupations, advocating for better working conditions and preventive measures. His insights laid the foundation for modern occupational health and safety practices, highlighting the relationship between work environments and various diseases, thus improving the awareness and treatment of work-related health issues.