Work Related Injury and Illness
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Self-Reported Work-Related Injury or Illness — Washington, 2011–2014
Work-related injuries and illnesses account for an estimated $250 billion annually in medical expenses and indirect costs, such as lost earnings and benefits, and reduced productivity at home; these costs are 12% more than the cost of all cancers and 30% more than costs for diabetes (1). Traditional state-wide surveillance systems often rely on employer-reported data to describe work-related in...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: AAOHN Journal
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0891-0162
DOI: 10.1177/216507990405200703