The relationship between self-rated health and occupational accidents: a nationwide prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-rated health is a comprehensive measure of health status that may influence occupational accidents, particularly those involving human factors. This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-rated health and occupational accidents across various industries and occupations. We also investigated the relationship stratified by the type of accidents.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study using online self-administered questionnaires targeting workers in Japan. A baseline survey was conducted in March 2022, followed by a 1-year follow-up survey. Self-rated health at baseline was categorized into 4 groups: very good/good, slightly good, slightly poor, and poor/very poor. The dependent variable was the occurrence of occupational accidents and ty

SUBMITTER: Fukui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617413 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature