What was one focus of Hamilton's scientific research?
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Occupational illnesses were a focal point of Alice Hamilton's scientific research. She conducted groundbreaking studies on the health hazards faced by workers in various industries, including lead poisoning in pottery workers and silicosis in miners. Her work was instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of workplace safety and led to the development of regulations to protect workers from hazardous conditions.
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