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Bella Savitsky1,2, Irina Radomislensky2, Eldad Katorza2,3,4,5
1Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Ashkelon Academic College, Yitshak Ben Zvi 12, Ashkelon 7821100, Israel.
Insights
Arab teenagers face a significantly higher risk of work-related injury hospitalizations, particularly in construction. Targeted safety measures and enforcement are crucial to protect vulnerable youth in hazardous jobs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Pediatric Injury Prevention
Background:
- Working children and adolescents are at increased risk for work-related injuries.
- Disadvantaged populations, including Arab youth in Israel, face disproportionately higher risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess hospitalization rates for work-related injuries among Israeli children and adolescents.
- To identify risk factors and disparities, focusing on disadvantaged groups.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide retrospective cohort study.
- Utilized The Israeli National Trauma Registry (INTR).
- Included 642 children and adolescents (aged 13-17) hospitalized for work-related injuries (2015-2022).
Main Results:
- Arab children had over five times the risk of hospitalization compared to Jewish children (RR = 5.5).
- Construction was the most common cause of hospitalization for Arab youth (40.2%) despite legal prohibitions.
- Arab youth faced significantly higher odds of at least moderate injury (3x) and higher risk from road traffic accidents and falls.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need to prioritize safe job opportunities for Arab teenagers.
- Strict enforcement is essential in high-risk industries like construction, especially for Arab youth and night shifts.
- Implement educational programs on youth employment safety within school curricula.
Background:
Working children and adolescents face a heightened risk of work-related injuries. This research aimed to assess the rate of hospitalizations resulting from work-related injuries among children and adolescents in Israel, with a specific focus on disadvantaged populations.
Methods:
This nationwide retrospective cohort study utilized The Israeli National Trauma Registry (INTR). It included 642 children and adolescents aged 13-17 hospitalized due to work-related injuries from 2015-2022.
Results:
Arab children had over five times the risk of hospitalization due to work-related injuries compared to Jewish (RR = 5.5, 95% CI: 4.7-7.4). Despite the 2018 law prohibiting young people from entering this type of work, the most common type of work leading to hospitalization was construction, accounting for 40.2% of Arab and 11.9% of Jewish injuries (p < 0.001). After adjustment, road traffic accidents and falls presented the highest odds of at least severe injury. Arabs had three times significantly higher odds of at least moderate injury compared to Jews.
Conclusions:
Prioritizing the creation of safe job opportunities for Arab teenagers is imperative. Strict enforcement measures, particularly within the construction industry, especially among Arab youth and during night shifts, are essential. These initiatives should focus on establishing secure and sustainable employment opportunities for children and young individuals, effectively reducing the risks associated with hazardous labor practices. In addition, the implementation of educational programs in the school curriculum covering essential aspects of youth employment is vital.
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