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Occupational disease surveillance data sources, 1985.

J T Muldoon, L A Wintermeyer, J A Eure

    American Journal of Public Health
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    In 1985, a survey of health epidemiologists revealed that workers' compensation claims were the most frequently used data source for occupational disease surveillance. Other key sources included provider reports and death certificates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Occupational Medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Occupational diseases pose a significant public health challenge.
    • Effective surveillance systems are crucial for identifying and mitigating workplace health risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the utilization of various data sources for occupational disease surveillance among state health departments in 1985.
    • To identify the most commonly used data streams for tracking work-related illnesses.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted in 1985 targeting health department epidemiologists across 50 states, New York City, and the District of Columbia.
    • Respondents reported on the use of seven potential data sources for occupational disease surveillance.

    Main Results:

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    • Automated workers' compensation claims were the most frequently reported data source (63%).
    • Provider reports (62%) and death certificates (60%) were also widely utilized.
    • Cancer registries (35%) and birth certificates (27%) were less common, with hospital/insurance records (8%) being the least used.

    Conclusions:

    • Workers' compensation claims, provider reports, and death certificates were the primary data sources for occupational disease surveillance in 1985.
    • The findings highlight the reliance on specific data streams for monitoring workplace health issues during that period.