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Morbidity and mortality patterns in Sweden

G Engholm1, A Englund

  • 1Department of Provincial and Regional Health and Medical Care, National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden.

Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|April 1, 1995
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This study analyzed morbidity and mortality in 250,000 Swedish construction workers over 20 years. It presents standardized mortality and incidence ratios to compare health outcomes across various worker types.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Construction industry workers face unique occupational hazards.
  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding chronic disease risks in specific populations.
  • Swedish Bygghälsan program offers extensive data on construction worker health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review morbidity and mortality patterns in a large cohort of construction workers.
  • To compare health outcomes among different construction worker classifications.
  • To present standardized mortality ratios (SMR) and standardized incidence ratios (SIR).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a 20-year dataset from the Bygghälsan program.
  • Inclusion of approximately 250,000 construction workers.

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  • Calculation and comparison of SMR and SIR across worker subgroups.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed morbidity and mortality data are presented.
    • Significant variations in health outcomes observed among different worker types.
    • Specific risks identified for certain construction trades.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights significant occupational health disparities within the construction sector.
    • Findings underscore the importance of targeted health surveillance and interventions for construction workers.
    • Long-term follow-up data are essential for informing occupational health policies.