| Document ID (ISN) | 111581 |
| CIS number |
11-0166 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Marucci-Wellman H., Leamon T.B., Binh T.T.T., Diep N.B., Wegman D.H., Kriebel D. |
| Title |
A survey of work-related injury in a rapidly-industrializing commune in Vietnam |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Mar. 2009, Vol.15, No.1, p.1-8. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
This cross-sectional survey was administered by health volunteers to all households in a rapidly-industrializing commune in Vietnam to collect information on the characteristics of work and injuries during the previous month. Of all households, 2615 (99%) completed the survey, comprising 10,416 residents and 5485 workers with 8478 jobs. Respondents reported 591 injuries (an annualized incidence rate [IR] of 681 per 1000 residents), 482 (82%) of which occurred during work activities (annualized IR of 1011 per 1000 full-time equivalents). Non-agricultural work was more hazardous than agricultural work (1033 vs. 844 injuries per 1000 full-time equivalents, respectively). Working at home was prevalent, with 28% of households having a family-owned business. The injury IRs in this study were approximately 10 times higher than those reported in prior studies from Vietnam. High injury rates represent a substantial economic and social burden on a rapidly industrializing country and underscore the importance of injury prevention guided by surveillance data. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Viet Nam; injuries; occupational accidents; frequency rates |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
home work; cross-sectional study; agriculture; causes of accidents; home accidents; developing countries |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
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| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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| Browse category(ies) |
OSH in developing countries
Accident investigation
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