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Work-related population health indicators.

J N Lavis1, C A Mustard, J I Payne

  • 1Institute for Work & Health, 250 Bloor St. East, Suite 702, Toronto, ON M4W 1E6. jlavis@iwh.on.ca

Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|March 22, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study recommends key work-related population health indicators, including unemployment rates and job insecurity measures. These evidence-based indicators can monitor health determinants and inform public health policies.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Work-related experiences significantly impact population health.
  • Existing population-level measures for work-related health determinants require systematic evaluation.
  • The need for robust indicators to monitor the health effects of employment conditions is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish evidence-based recommendations for population health indicators related to work.
  • To identify and grade the strength of evidence for existing and novel work-related health indicators.
  • To support the development and evaluation of policies addressing work-related health determinants.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies linking work-related experiences to health outcomes.

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  • Assessment of population-level measures suitable for use as health indicators.
  • Framework development based on a comprehensive understanding of work-related experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Recommended existing indicators: unemployment rate (strong evidence), long-term unemployment rate (limited evidence), and permanent lay-off rate (limited evidence).
    • Recommended new indicators: insecurity related to pending job loss (limited evidence), major organizational change (limited evidence), and job strain (medium evidence).
    • Graded the strength of evidence supporting each recommended indicator.

    Conclusions:

    • The recommended indicators provide a foundation for monitoring work-related health determinants.
    • These indicators can inform the design, implementation, and assessment of health policies and programs.
    • Evidence-based monitoring is crucial for addressing the health impacts of the workplace.