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Injuries and Illnesses in Older Workers: Causes, Consequences and Prevention.

PB2005101028

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Pransky, G.
Page Count	30
Abstract	Accurate information on the incidence, causes, social, and economic consequences of work-related conditions in older workers is essential to guide public policy. Specific information is needed on effective methods of rehabilitation and reinjury prevention for this segment of the workforce. Little is known about these issues. Our pilot investigation and other studies suggested signficant differences between older and younger workers' experience related to occupational injuries and illness. As the number of workers over age 55 will be growing at a rate that is at least twice that of the general workforce, this area will become more important. We conducted a prospective, population-based study of long-term outcomes in older workers with occupationally-related conditions, building on a multifactorial model of infuences on outcomes. State law requires notification by employers to the New Hampshire State Deparment of Labor of any work-related condition reported by an employee. Using this data, workers over age 55 were contacted 2 - 6 weeks after an occupational injury or illness occurred. They completed a mailed baseline questionnaire, with prospective follow-up at 12 months post initial questionnaire.
Keywords	Occupational health Older workers Injuries Incidence Illnesses Causes Consequences Prevention New Hampshire Elderly persons Work-related conditions
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Massachusetts Univ. Medical School, Worcester.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept. 1 Oct 99-31 Jan 04.
NTIS Issue Number	200504

Injuries and Illnesses in Older Workers: Causes, Consequences and Prevention.

Injuries and Illnesses in Older Workers: Causes, Consequences and Prevention.
PB2005101028

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Pransky, G.
Page Count	30
Abstract	Accurate information on the incidence, causes, social, and economic consequences of work-related conditions in older workers is essential to guide public policy. Specific information is needed on effective methods of rehabilitation and reinjury prevention for this segment of the workforce. Little is known about these issues. Our pilot investigation and other studies suggested signficant differences between older and younger workers' experience related to occupational injuries and illness. As the number of workers over age 55 will be growing at a rate that is at least twice that of the general workforce, this area will become more important. We conducted a prospective, population-based study of long-term outcomes in older workers with occupationally-related conditions, building on a multifactorial model of infuences on outcomes. State law requires notification by employers to the New Hampshire State Deparment of Labor of any work-related condition reported by an employee. Using this data, workers over age 55 were contacted 2 - 6 weeks after an occupational injury or illness occurred. They completed a mailed baseline questionnaire, with prospective follow-up at 12 months post initial questionnaire.
Keywords	Occupational health Older workers Injuries Incidence Illnesses Causes Consequences Prevention New Hampshire Elderly persons Work-related conditions
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Massachusetts Univ. Medical School, Worcester.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept. 1 Oct 99-31 Jan 04.
NTIS Issue Number	200504