occupational disease

American  

noun

1. Also called industrial disease.  a disease caused by the conditions or hazards of a particular occupation.

2. a trait or tendency that develops among members of a particular profession.

   Cynicism was thought to be an occupational disease of reporters.

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occupational disease Cultural  

1. A disease that is caused by a person's line of work, or occupation. A common occupational disease is carpal tunnel syndrome, which results from repetitive motion.

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Etymology

Origin of occupational disease

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

These have helped contribute to Cancer Alleys, occupational disease, dangerous products and collapsing infrastructure.

From Salon

“If a worker files a claim and doesn’t meet the presumption, L&I then looks to see if they qualify for an occupational disease claim,” Hellman said.

From Seattle Times

Silicosis is one of the oldest occupational diseases on the globe.

From Los Angeles Times

Suspecting Sokkheng might have frozen to death, they pushed for an autopsy and postmortem occupational disease ruling.

From Los Angeles Times

She says other countries have already designated Covid as an occupational disease, entitling those affected to financial support.

From BBC