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Declining Trends in Work-Related Morbidity and Disablility, 1993-1998: A Comparison of Survey Estimates and Compensation Insurance Claims

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  • Mustard, C.
  • Cole, D.
  • Shannon, H.
  • Pole, J.
  • Sullivan, T.
  • Allingham, R.

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Objectives. This study compared trends in the incidence of work-related morbidity and disability across 3 sources of surveillance data in a Canadian province. Methods. Time series estimates of workplace injuries and work-related disability based on 2 panel surveys in the province of Ontario, Canada, for the period 1993-1998 were compared with rates of work-related injury and illness compensation claims during the same period. Results. Lost-time compensation claims declined by 28.8% over this 6-year period. The incidence of self-reported work-related injury declined by 28.2%, and the self-reported incidence of work absence for work-related causes declined by 32.2%. Conclusions. Parallel reductions in work-related morbidity were seen in 3 independent data sources. These results support an interpretation that there has been an important reduction in injury risk in Ontario workplaces over the past decade.

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  • Mustard, C. & Cole, D. & Shannon, H. & Pole, J. & Sullivan, T. & Allingham, R., 2003. "Declining Trends in Work-Related Morbidity and Disablility, 1993-1998: A Comparison of Survey Estimates and Compensation Insurance Claims," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(8), pages 1283-1286.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:8:1283-1286_9
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