Based on the survey reports, conducted from 1997-2005 foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers.
According to the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005, funded by U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers.
The study, conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and released in the current edition of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, found that while the rate of injury was lower among foreign-born workers, the severity of the injuries they did sustain was greater. Injuries to foreign-born workers were more likely to result in hospitalization and six or more days of missed work than injuries to U.S.-born workers.
Accident and Trauma Care - Golden Hour - Taking Care - Don’t
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
The study also examined non-fatal work-related injuries in general. Overall, the construction, manufacturing, and agriculture/forestry and fisheries industries had the highest rates for work-related injuries in both foreign- and U.S.-born workers. In each of these industries, the injury rate was lower among foreign-born workers than U.S.-born workers but the severity of injuries was similar. Overexertion and falls were the two most common external causes of injury for both foreign-born and U.S.-born workers. Results also showed that Hispanic workers had higher overall work-related injuries than African Americans and Asians but these rates were still lower than the rates of Non Hispanic Whites.
The Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) works globally to reduce injury-related pediatric death and disabilities. With innovative research as its core, CIRP works to continually improve the scientific understanding of the epidemiology, biomechanics, prevention, acute treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. CIRP serves as a pioneer by translating cutting edge injury research into education, advocacy and advances in clinical care. In recognition of CIRP's valuable research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently named the Center for Injury Research and Policy as one of 13 centers in the United States to be designated as an Injury Control Research Center.
Fracture-First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Fracture. Emergency first aid guide for fracture says about the do’s, don’ts and preventive measures to be taken during fracture.
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Fracture. Emergency first aid guide for fracture says about the do’s, don’ts and preventive measures to be taken during fracture.
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Head Injury / Brain Injury - Diagnosis
The presence of head injury, severity of the injury and the involvement of other organs can be determined through certain medical tests and imaging techniques that help in establishing the diagnosis.
The presence of head injury, severity of the injury and the involvement of other organs can be determined through certain medical tests and imaging techniques that help in establishing the diagnosis.
Electric Shock - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for electric shock.
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for electric shock.
