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Alternative Title:
Am J Ind Med
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22297
Personal Author:
Steege, Andrea L. ; Baron, Sherry L. ; Marsh, Suzanne M. ; Menéndez, Cammie Chaumont ; Myers, John R. ;
Steege, Andrea L. ; Baron, Sherry L. ; Marsh, Suzanne M. ; Menéndez, Cammie Chaumont ; Myers, John R. ; Less -
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Background Occupational status, a core component of socioeconomic status, plays a critical role in the well-being of U.S. workers. Identifying work-related disparities can help target prevention efforts. Methods Bureau of Labor Statistics workplace data were used to characterize high-risk occupations and examine relationships between demographic and work-related variables and fatality. Results Employment in high-injury/illness occupations was independently associated with being male, Black, ≤high school degree, foreign-birth, and low-wages. Adjusted fatal occupational injury rate ratios for 2005–2009 were elevated for males, older workers, and several industries and occupations. Agriculture/forestry/fishing and mining industries and transportation and materials moving occupations had the highest rate ratios. Homicide rate ratios were elevated for Black, American Indian/Alaska Native/Asian/Pacific Islanders, and foreign-born workers. Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of understanding patterns of disparities of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Results can improve intervention efforts by developing programs that better meet the needs of the increasingly diverse U.S. workforce.
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Adolescent
Adult
African Americans
Aged
Age Factors
Article
Educational Status
Ethnic Groups
European Continental Ancestry Group
Female
Health Status Disparities
Hispanic Americans
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases
Occupational Injuries
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Workplace Violence
Young Adult

Source:
Am J Ind Med. 57(5):527-538.
Pubmed ID:
24436156
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4556419
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
AVS0/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ;
Place as Subject:
United States ;
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CDC Public Access
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urn:sha256:14e0d8d018e2469a874bf09013dc1a099df0e0cbeef300413f4af180cc61b37c
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