Health Conditions in Wyoming Miners as Reflected in Wyoming Miner’s Hospital Insurance Claims, 2014–2023

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• Personal Author:
  Chin B ; Krieg, Edward Jr. ; Poplin G ; Robinson T ; Yeoman, Kristin
• Description:
  Objectives: This study examines the prevalence of health conditions for which miners enrolled in a state-funded insurance program sought care. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of claims data submitted to the Wyoming Miner's Hospital during 2014-2023. Using International Classification of Diseases codes and identifiers unique to each miner, we calculated the number of unique miners with claims submitted for major disease categories and common diagnoses within each category. Results: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and diseases of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems were the most prevalent conditions, affecting 72.7%, 34.2%, and 31.1% of enrolled miners, respectively. Conclusions: This population of miners has a substantial burden of health conditions that can adversely impact health and well-being. Mine safety and health professionals can use analyses of claims data to identify priorities for improving miner health and well-being. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular System Epidemiology Mining Musculoskeletal Diseases Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Miners Cardiovascular Disease Endocrine System Disorders Health Conditions Miners Mine Safety Mining Industry MSD Musculoskeletal Disorders Well-being Wellbeing

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• Series:
  Mining Publications
• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Chicago Region [OSHA] ; Denver Region [OSHA] ; Ohio ; San Francisco Region [OSHA] ; Washington ; Wyoming
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  SMRD - Spokane Mining Research Division ; DFSE - Division of Field Studies and Engineering ; DSR - Division of Safety Research
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20070809
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2025 Apr; :[Epub ahead of print]
• Contact Point Address:
  Kristin Yeoman. 315 E. Montgomery Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
• Email:
  Vij6@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2025
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:518072b9089b13f4ab5fbb785aae8a3bc27c5fba84963ae7168e4fbaf231d7ce7ca1298150065aa53f4a8dcbde76e3e7c069f1c69be9ddf074fabbdfd0e3e81e
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/215760/cdc_215760_DS1.pdf
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