"La prevención laboral es LA MEJOR vacuna contra el ausentismo" - Dr. Jesús Eduardo Esparza

This episode of the health and medical science podcast, hosted by Mercedes Meléndez, features Dr. Jesús Eduardo Esparza Chávez, president of the College of Occupational Health Physicians of the State of Chihuahua. The conversation delves into the true meaning of occupational health, clarifying that it is not limited to simply reacting to workplace accidents, but rather seeks the complete well-being—physical, mental, and social—of workers. The specialists emphasize that, since people spend most of their lives in the workplace, it is in this environment that many illnesses are acquired; therefore, it is essential that companies implement preventive medicine and situational assessments to identify which risks are affecting their staff. Throughout the discussion, key Mexican regulations are analyzed, such as NOM-030, focused on safety and hygiene assessments, and NOM-035, which evaluates psychosocial risk factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression, which are now legally recognized as occupational diseases. Dr. Esparza emphasizes that the most valuable asset of any organization is its people and advises business owners—even those of small and medium-sized enterprises—to seek specialized occupational health advice, improve internal communication, and create harmonious environments based on respect and recognition, since a happy worker drives the company's growth, while an unfavorable environment can lead to its bankruptcy.