title: Nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses - United States, 2010.
abstract: In 2012, the U.S. civilian labor force comprised an estimated 155 million workers. Although employment can contribute positively to a worker's physical and psychological health, each year, many U.S. workers experience a work-related injury or illness. In 2011, approximately 3 million workers in private industry and 821,000 workers in state and local government experienced a nonfatal occupational injury or illness. Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses are estimated to cost the U.S. economy approximately $200 billion annually. Identifying disparities in work-related injury and illness rates can help public health authorities focus prevention efforts. Because work-related health disparities also are associated with social disadvantage, a comprehensive program to improve health equity can include improving workplace safety and health.
authors.forename: Sherry L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Baron
authors.forename: Andrea L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Steege
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Marsh
authors.forename: Cammie Chaumont
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Menéndez
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Myers
mesh_terms: D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D009790:Occupations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology