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Global estimates on biological risks at work

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Biological risks are a major global problem in the workplace. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted need for more comprehensive understanding of biological at work. This study presents data on both communicable infectious agents and non-communicable factors leading to death disability year 2021. We followed methodology established by International Labour Organization (ILO) their past estimates occupational accidents work-related diseases. used relevant ILO hazardous substances related population attributable fractions derived from literature, which were then applied World Health mortality data. diseases included tuberculosis, pneumococcal diseases, malaria, diarrheal other neglected tropical influenza associated respiratory COVID-19. Non-communicable injuries considered Chronic Obstructive Diseases (COPD) due organic dusts, asthma, allergic reactions animal contact. estimated risk work terms adjusted life years (DALYs). that 2022, 550,819 deaths caused factors, with 476,000 attributed 74,000 factors. Among these, there 223,650 calculated rate 584 DALYs per 100,000 workers, representing an 11% increase previous estimate burden disabilities measured DALYs. is first update since 2007 estimates, now increased 74% covers most However, it important note may be missing data, when new information becomes available. It also worth mentioning while including relatively rare within working population, absences these likely very common active workforce.
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hal-04285252 , version 1 (30-05-2024)

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Jukka Takala, Alexis Descatha, A. Oppliger, H. Hamzaoui, Catherine Bråkenhielm, et al.. Global estimates on biological risks at work. Safety and Health at Work, 2023, 14 (4), pp.390-397. ⟨10.1016/j.shaw.2023.10.005⟩. ⟨hal-04285252⟩
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