Ramazzini

Ramazzini is a surname of Italian origin. It is most famously associated with Bernardino Ramazzini, an Italian physician born in Carpi, Duchy of Modena, in 1633. He is widely recognized as the father of occupational medicine. Ramazzini's seminal work, "De Morbis Artificum Diatriba" (Diseases of Workers), published in 1700, was the first comprehensive study to link specific diseases to occupations. He meticulously documented the health hazards faced by workers in various trades, from bakers and blacksmiths to miners and tailors, observing the direct correlation between their work environments and the ailments they suffered. His groundbreaking research laid the foundation for understanding the impact of work on health, advocating for preventative measures and improved working conditions. The term "occupational disease" itself is largely attributed to his pioneering efforts. Beyond his contributions to occupational medicine, Ramazzini also served as a professor at the University of Padua and contributed to other areas of medicine. He passed away in Padua in 1714. While Bernardino Ramazzini is the most prominent figure bearing this name, the surname continues to be found in Italy and among people of Italian descent worldwide.