Health Care Utilization, Lost Work Days, and Bed Days Among U.S. Workers with COPD, by Industry and Occupation

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• Personal Author:
  Kurth L ; Syamlal G
• Description:
  Objective: To assess healthcare utilization, lost work days, and bed days among workers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by industry and occupation. Methods: The 2014-2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data were analyzed. Results: Among workers with COPD the highest odds of reporting an emergency room (ER) visit and lost work days were observed among workers aged >/=65 years, females, those with no health insurance, and current combustible tobacco users. Workers with COPD in the information industry and computer and mathematical occupation reported highest odds of an ER visit and utilities industry workers reported highest odds for lost work days. Conclusions: The high healthcare utilization and lost work days among workers with COPD in certain industries and occupations underscores the importance of continued surveillance and tailored interventions to reduce disease burden and improve worker health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aging Computers Occupational Health Safety Tobacco Products Women
• Keywords:
  Age Groups Author Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Healthcare Utilization Humans Industry Intervention National Health Interview Survey Occupation Productivity Surveillance Tobacco Utility Workers Worker Health Workers

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  63
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20062297
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2021 May; 63(5):e294-e297
• Contact Point Address:
  Laura Kurth, Surveillance Branch, Respiratory Health Division, NIOSH/CDC, 1000 Frederick Ln., Mailstop HG900.2, Morgantown, WV 26508
• Email:
  lkurth@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/225576/cdc_225576_DS1.pdf
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