Descriptive Epidemiology of Serious Work-Related Injuries in British Columbia, Canada

Volume: 7, Issue: 6, Pages: e38750 - e38750
Published: Jun 19, 2012
Abstract
Objective This study examined the rates and distribution of serious work-related injuries by demographic, work and injury characteristics in British Columbia, Canada from 2002–2008, using population-based data. Methods Claims for workers with a serious injury were extracted from workers’ compensation data. Serious injuries were defined by long duration, high cost, serious medical diagnosis, or fatality. Workforce estimates were used to calculate...
Paper Details
Title
Descriptive Epidemiology of Serious Work-Related Injuries in British Columbia, Canada
Published Date
Jun 19, 2012
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
6
Pages
e38750 - e38750
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