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The comparative study on occupational mortality, 1980 between Japan and Great Britain

S Kagamimori1, I Matsubara, S Sokejima

  • 1Department of Welfare Promotion and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan.

Industrial Health
|August 14, 1998
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Socio-economic factors significantly impact male mortality rates across occupational groups, with higher employment grades generally showing lower standardized mortality ratios (SMRs). These health disparities were more pronounced in Japan, despite its leading life expectancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Occupational groups exhibit varying mortality rates for major diseases.
  • Socio-economic status is linked to health outcomes and life expectancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare age-adjusted standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) in male occupational groups between Japan and Great Britain.
  • To investigate the relationship between employment grades, socio-economic factors, and mortality from specific diseases and causes.
  • To analyze age-related trends in occupational mortality differences.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of age-adjusted standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) and life tables.
  • Examination of mortality data for all causes and major diseases (stomach/lung cancer, cerebrovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, traffic accidents, suicide).

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  • Correlation with social class indicators including perinatal death rate, work absence, and smoking rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Males in higher employment grades had lower SMRs for most causes, excluding traffic accidents and suicide.
    • Occupational mortality differences narrowed with age in Great Britain, but not consistently in Japan.
    • Health inequalities were more evident in Japan, despite its superior overall life expectancy.

    Conclusions:

    • Socio-economic inequalities are likely primary drivers of survival differences.
    • Occupation and related lifestyle factors contribute significantly to these health disparities.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for public health interventions, especially in countries with high life expectancy.