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Frequent Exertion and Frequent Standing at Work, by Industry and Occupation Group — United States, 2015
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Jan 12 2018
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Source: MMWR Morbidity Mortal Weekly Rep. 67(1):1-6.
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Journal Article:Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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Description:Repeated exposure to occupational ergonomic hazards, such as frequent exertion (repetitive bending or twisting) and frequent standing, can lead to injuries, most commonly musculoskeletal disorders (1). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have been estimated to cost the United States approximately $2.6 billion in annual direct and indirect costs (2). A recent literature review provided evidence that prolonged standing at work also leads to adverse health outcomes, such as back pain, physical fatigue, and muscle pain (3). To determine which industry and occupation groups currently have the highest prevalence rates of frequent exertion at work and frequent standing at work, CDC analyzed data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Occupational Health Supplement (OHS) regarding currently employed adults in the United States By industry, the highest prevalence of both frequent exertion and frequent standing at work was among those in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industry group (70.9%); by occupation, the highest prevalence was among those in the construction and extraction occupation group (76.9%). Large differences among industry and occupation groups were found with regard to these ergonomic hazards, suggTesting a need for targeted interventions designed to reduce workplace exposure.
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ISSN:0149-2195 (print);1545-861X (digital);
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Pubmed ID:29324727
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5769795
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Pages in Document:6 pdf pages
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Volume:67
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Issue:1
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