Women in nontraditional jobs: Is there a risk for musculoskeletal injury?
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Carolyn L. Blue, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading
cause of disability among workers in
the United States, affecting nearly one
half of the nation's work force (U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, 1986). In 1988, work
related injuries, including soft tissue and musculoskeletal
injuries, occurred at a rate of 8.3 per
100 workers (U.S. Department of Labor, 1990).
Gender data are limited. However, the rate of
fractures, dislocations, and sprains severe enough
to require medical attention or activity restriction
per 100 persons 18 to 44 years old was 12.6 for
males and 7.5 for females during 1990 (U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services,
1991).
Women in nontraditional jobs: Is there a risk for musculoskeletal injury?
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Additional Information
- Publication
- AAOHN Journal, 41, 235 - 240.
- Language: English
- Date: 1993
- Keywords
- Occupational injury, Women, Tranditonally male jobs, Risk factors, Occupational health