An ecological study of regional variation in work injuries among young workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The investigation of geographic variation in occupational injuries has received little attention. Young workers 15 to 24 years are of particular concern because they consistently show elevated occupational injury rates compared to older workers. The present study sought to: (a) to describe the geographic variation of work injuries; (b) to determine whether geographic variation remained after controlling for relevant demographic and job characteristics; (c) to identify the region-level factors that correlate with the geographic variation.

Methods

Using workers compensation claims and census data, we estimated claim rates per 100 full-time equivalents for 15 to 24 year olds in 46 regions in Ontario. A total of 21 region-level indicators were derived primarily from C

SUBMITTER: Breslin FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1894966 | biostudies-literature | 2007 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature