Video display terminals: potential health effects of office automation
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Published on: February 19, 2015
1Occupational Medicine Residency Program, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Abstract:
The use of video display terminals (VDTs) has increased dramatically in the past 10 years and is projected to increase. Particular concerns related to the use of VDTs include vision, radiation, reproduction, dermatitis, stress and ergonomics. This article summarizes the current literature related to possible effects of VDT use and health.

