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Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 80(1): 12-16, jan.-fev. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1251322

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RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil clínico, epidemiológico e o impacto econômico do surto de conjuntivite no período 2017-2018 no município de Recife-PE. Métodos: Estudo transversal com base na análise de prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de conjuntivite, atendidos na emergência da Fundação Altino Ventura entre dezembro/2017 e março/2018. Os dados coletados incluíram manifestações oculares no exame, complicações subsequentes, manejo e dias de licença médica. Resultados: Dos 12.712 pacientes atendidos na FAV entre dezembro de 2017 e março de 2018, 6.359 (50,0%) foram diagnosticados com conjuntivite, dos quais 3.543 pacientes (55,7%) foram atendimentos únicos. A média de idade dos pacientes ao atendimento foi de 29,5 ± 14,1 anos (variação, 1-85 anos), com distribuição semelhante entre os sexos (2.288 casos [50,1%] masculino; 2.282 casos [49,9%] feminino). O diagnóstico mais comum foi conjuntivite sem pseudomembrana (5.645 casos [88,8%]). Hiperemia conjuntival (6.278 casos [98,7%]) e reação folicular (6.255 casos [98,4%]) foram os achados mais frequentes ao exame. A complicação mais frequente foi pseudomembrana (1.062 casos [16,7%]). Os colírios lubrificantes (4.308 [67,7%]) e os colírios de associação antibiótico com corticoide (2.033 [32%]) foram os mais prescritos no tratamento. A média de dias de atestado médico foi de 4,8 ± 2,9 dias (variação, 1- 47 dias) e a perda de produtividade estimada em R$1.159.329,14. Conclusão: O surto de conjuntivite em Pernambuco foi responsável por metade das consultas em um pronto-socorro oftalmológico. Surtos de conjuntivite podem causar um impacto econômico, uma vez que afeta principalmente adultos jovens em idade produtiva. As características clínicas observadas sugerem um surto de conjuntivite de etiologia viral.


Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical profile and economic impact of the acute conjunctivitis outbreak in the period of 2017-2018 in Recife-PE. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on the analysis of medical records of patients diagnosed with conjunctivitis at the emergency room of the Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV) between December 2017 and March 2018. The collected data included ocular manifestations at examination, subsequent complications, management, and days of sick leave. Results: Out of 12,712 patients assisted at FAV from December 2017 to March 2018, 6,359 (50.0%) were diagnosed with conjunctivitis. The mean age of patients was 29.5 ± 14.1 years (range, 01-85 years), with similar distribution between sex (2,288 50.1% male; 2,282 49.9% female). The most common diagnosis was non-pseudomembranous conjunctivitis (5,645 cases 88.8%). Conjunctival hyperemia (6,278 cases 98.7%) and follicular reaction (6,255 cases 98.4%) were the most frequent ocular findings. The most common complication was pseudomembrane in 1,062 cases (16.7%). Lubricants (4,308 67.7%) and antibiotic associated to corticosteroid eyedrops (2,033 32.0%) were the most prescribed medications. The average days of sick leave per patient was 4.8 ± 2.9 days (range, 1- 47 days) and the productivity loss estimated in R$1.159.329,14. Conclusion: The conjunctivitis outbreak in Pernambuco, Brazil was responsible for half of the consultations in an ophthalmic emergency room. Conjunctivitis outbreaks may cause an economic impact as it mostly affects young adults in their productive ages and take in average a 5-day sick leave. The clinical characteristics observed suggest an outbreak of conjunctivitis of viral etiology.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Ophthalmic Solutions/therapeutic use , Sick Leave/economics , Conjunctivitis/diagnosis , Conjunctivitis/drug therapy , Conjunctivitis/epidemiology , Lubricant Eye Drops/therapeutic use , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 23: e200015, 2020. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1092604

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RESUMO: Objetivo: Estudar fatores associados à perda de produtividade em pessoas envolvidas em acidentes de trânsito (AT). Métodos: Realizou-se uma coorte prospectiva de base comunitária no município de Jequié, Bahia, Brasil, entre 2013 e 2015. Foi aplicado instrumento de coleta em forma de formulário em participantes que se envolviam em AT, seguido de entrevistas a cada quatro meses. Investigou-se, por meio da análise bivariada e multivariável, a associação entre perda de produtividade e variáveis sociodemográficas e ocupacionais, condições de saúde e gravidade das lesões. Resultados: Observaram-se incidência cumulativa de perda de produtividade de 61,1% e densidade de incidência geral de 7,45 casos/100 pessoas/mês. A análise multivariável demonstrou associação com perda de produtividade para quem utilizava o veículo como instrumento de trabalho (razão de densidade de incidência - RDI = 4,23; intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) = 2,90 - 6,17) e aqueles que apresentaram lesão corporal (RDI = 2,80; IC95% = 1,62 - 4,85). Conclusão: São necessárias políticas públicas que assegurem a segurança no trânsito a fim de minimizar os efeitos dos AT sobre a produtividade, além da realização de novos estudos na área para ampliar o conhecimento sobre o tema.


ABSTRACT: Objective: To study associated factors with loss productivity in people involved road traffic accidents (RTA). Methods: The population based cohort study was conducted in Jequié, Brazil between 2013 to 2015. The instrument for interview was used in people involved in RTA and interview in four months. Individuals, occupational, health conditions, injury and support variables were used for bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The cumulative incidence was loss productivity was 61.1% and density incidence of 7.45 cases/100 person-month. Multivariate analysis showed association for injury (IDR = 4.23; 95%CI = 2.90 - 6.17) and vehicle used with work instrument (IDR = 2.80; 95%CI = 1.62 - 4.85). Conclusion: Public policies are needed to ensure traffic safety in order to minimize the effects of RTA about productivity and to carry news studies to expand knowledge about loss productivity.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Automobile Driving/statistics & numerical data , Wounds and Injuries/economics , Accidents, Traffic/statistics & numerical data , Cost of Illness , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Efficiency , Wounds and Injuries/etiology , Brazil , Trauma Severity Indices , Incidence , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Cohort Studies , Sick Leave/economics , Middle Aged
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 81(4): 286-292, July-Aug. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950473

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To identify the frequency of ocular diseases among recipients of disability benefits in the metropolitan region of Recife, Brazil. Methods: A review was performed of 217,221 cases of disability benefits granted between 2010 and 2015 by the executive managerial department of the Brazilian National Institute of Social Security (Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social [INSS]) in Recife, which encompasses 14 municipalities of the metropolitan region, including the capital. The frequencies of the identified cases of ocular morbidity were then determined according to their group in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), their cause, the age, sex, and income of the recipient, and the type and duration of the benefit. Results: Of all disability benefits granted, 5,324 (2.5%) were due to ocular disease, the majority (91.1%) consisting of sick pay. Most of the beneficiaries (64.6%) were males, were 20 to 59 years of age, and 61.2% earned the minimum wage or less. The principal ocular diseases for which sick pay benefits were granted were cataract (24.5%), conjunctivitis (21.1%), and pterygium (8.8%). Blindness and low vision were the principal ocular diseases in cases of accident indemnity and disability retirement. Conclusions: The results highlight the magnitude of the problem of ocular diseases to the social security system, with serious economic and social losses, and emphasize the need for measures aimed at their prevention. Moreover, integration between the national departments of health and social security needs to be improved.


RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar a frequência das doenças oculares entre os segurados com benefícios por incapacidade. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de 217.221 benefícios por incapacidade concedidos pelo Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) da gerência executiva de Recife, que engloba os 14 municípios da região metropolitana, incluindo a capital, no período de 2010-2015. Os casos de doenças oculares foram avaliados quanto à frequência considerando seu grupo na CID-10. Foi feita ainda uma análise do perfil dos benefícios concedidos por estas doenças com relação à causa, idade, sexo, faixa salarial, espécie e duração do benefício. Resultados Do total dos benefícios concedidos, 5.324 foram decorrentes de doenças oftalmológicas (2,5%) e entre estes, a maioria como auxíliodoença (91,1%). Houve predomínio do sexo masculino (64,6%), faixa etária dos 20 aos 59 anos e valor de até 01 salário mínimo (61,2%). Entre as concessões de auxíliodoença a principal causa foi a catarata (24,5%), seguida pela conjuntivite (21,1%) e pterígio (8,8%). A cegueira e baixa visão foi a principal causa de auxílio-acidente e aposentadoria por invalidez. Conclusões: Os resultados destacam a magnitude do problema das doenças oculares para a Previdência Social, com graves perdas econômicas e sociais, e enfatizam a necessidade de medidas que visem sua prevenção e maior integração entre os serviços de saúde e o INSS (Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social).


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Social Security/statistics & numerical data , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Eye Diseases/epidemiology , Social Security/economics , Urban Population , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Sick Leave/economics , Eye Diseases/classification , Eye Diseases/economics
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 146(4): 494-501, abr. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-961420

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There is no consensus amongst physicians, social security representatives and researchers about optimum sick leaves. This is an indication that should maximize positive outcomes and minimize potential side effects, both for the patient and society. The use of sick leaves during the last decade rose steadily, particularly in the psychiatric field. The most important causes of this increase are: changes in public policies, overuse of psychiatric diagnosis to cover up unmet social needs, and modifications to labour structure. It is analysed the impact that this situation has implied for physician patient relationship as well as for health budget. Even though sick leave diminishes presentism associated to a psychiatric disorder, published evidence about the effect of prolonged sick leave shows that damage overruns potential benefits: augmented morbidity and mortality, workplace phobia, economic loss, among others.


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Humans , Sick Leave/economics , Mental Disorders/psychology , Mental Disorders/therapy , Chile/epidemiology , Occupational Health/trends , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Presenteeism , Mental Disorders/mortality , Mental Disorders/epidemiology
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Cad. saúde pública ; 31(1): 194-207, 01/2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-742198

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Este estudo objetivou identificar fatores associados à incidência de concessão de benefícios entre trabalhadores na atividade de carne e pescado no Brasil. Foram estudados os benefícios auxílio-doença concedidos pela Previdência Social aos empregados em carne e pescado no Brasil em 2008. As incidências por 10 mil vínculos empregatícios foram estratificadas por sexo, idade, diagnóstico, atividade econômica, unidade federada, espécie e duração dos benefícios auxílio-doença. Foram concedidos 31.913 benefícios auxílio-doença, com incidência de 788,7. O ramo abate de bovinos, equinos, ovinos e caprinos apresentou a maior incidência (1.223,2); o pescado, a maior duração (61 dias) de benefícios auxílio-doença. As mulheres apresentaram maior incidência, enquanto os homens, maior duração de benefícios auxílio-doença. Os grupos Lesões, doenças osteomusculares e transtornos mentais representaram 67,2% dos benefícios auxílio-doença. Os diagnósticos mais incidentes foram as dorsopatias, hemorragia no início da gravidez e episódios depressivos. O ramo de atividade, sexo, e a idade representaram importantes fatores associados à incidência de benefícios auxílio-doença, sugerindo uma precarização das condições/relações de trabalho.


This study aims to analyze factors associated with sick leave rates among workers in the meat, fish, and seafood industries in Brazil. The study analyzed all sick leave benefits granted by the country's social security system to workers in these industries in 2008. Incidence of sick leave per 10 thousand jobs was stratified by sex, age, diagnosis, job position, State, and nature and length of benefits. The study analyzed 31,913 sick leaves, with an annual incidence of 788.7. Meat processing and packaging showed the highest incidence, and fish and seafood processing and packaging showed the longest mean length of sick leave. Women showed a higher sick leave incidence, while men received longer average sick leaves. Injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental disorders accounted for 67.2% of sick leaves. The most common diagnoses were lower back pain, first-trimester bleeding in pregnancy, and depression. The data suggest poor job protection and adverse working conditions in these industries.


El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar factores asociados a la incidencia de concesión prestaciones sociales por enfermedad a los trabajadores del sector cárnico y pesquero en Brasil. Se estudiaron las prestaciones sociales por enfermedad, concedidas por el Seguro Social, a los empleados de los sectores anteriormente mencionados durante el año 2008. Las incidencias por cada 10 mil empleados fueron estratificadas por sexo, edad, diagnóstico, actividad económica, departamento, tipo y duración de las prestaciones por enfermedad. Se concedieron 31.913 prestaciones sociales por enfermedad, con una incidencia de 788,7. El colectivo perteneciente a mataderos de ganado vacuno, equino, bovino y caprino presentó la mayor incidencia (1.223,2) y el de pesca la mayor duración (61 días de prestaciones sociales por enfermedad). Las mujeres presentaron una mayor incidencia, mientras los hombres una mayor duración de las prestaciones por enfermedad. Los grupos de lesiones, enfermedades osteomusculares y trastornos mentales representaron un 67,2% de los beneficios de auxilio por enfermedad. Los diagnósticos más incidentes fueron las dorsopatías, hemorragias en el principio de la gestación y episodios depresivos, según las ramas de la actividad ejercida, el sexo y la edad son importantes factores, sugiriendo precariedad en las condiciones de trabajo.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Fish Products , Food-Processing Industry/statistics & numerical data , Meat Products , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Social Security/statistics & numerical data , Age Distribution , Brazil , Food-Processing Industry/economics , Sex Distribution , Sick Leave/economics , Social Security/economics
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Rev. saúde pública ; 48(6): 949-957, 12/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-733280

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OBJECTIVE To analyze lifestyle risk factors related to direct healthcare costs and the indirect costs due to sick leave among workers of an airline company in Brazil. METHODS In this longitudinal 12-month study of 2,201 employees of a Brazilian airline company, the costs of sick leave and healthcare were the primary outcomes of interest. Information on the independent variables, such as gender, age, educational level, type of work, stress, and lifestyle-related factors (body mass index, physical activity, and smoking), was collected using a questionnaire on enrolment in the study. Data on sick leave days were available from the company register, and data on healthcare costs were obtained from insurance records. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to investigate the association between direct and indirect healthcare costs with sociodemographic, work, and lifestyle-related factors. RESULTS Over the 12-month study period, the average direct healthcare expenditure per worker was US$505.00 and the average indirect cost because of sick leave was US$249.00 per worker. Direct costs were more than twice the indirect costs and both were higher in women. Body mass index was a determinant of direct costs and smoking was a determinant of indirect costs. CONCLUSIONS Obesity and smoking among workers in a Brazilian airline company were associated with increased health costs. Therefore, promoting a healthy diet, physical activity, and anti-tobacco campaigns are important targets for health promotion in this study population. .


OBJETIVO Analisar fatores de estilo de vida relacionados aos gastos diretos com saúde e indiretos com absenteísmo de trabalhadores de companhia aérea brasileira. MÉTODOS Coorte retrospectiva com 2.201 trabalhadores de uma companhia área de São Paulo, SP, em 2010. Os desfechos de interesse foram: gastos com serviços de saúde e com ausência no trabalho. As variáveis independentes sexo, idade, nível educacional, tipo de trabalho, estresse e fatores relacionados ao estilo de vida (índice de massa corporal, atividade física e tabagismo) foram obtidas por entrevista. Informações sobre absenteísmo foram obtidas dos registros da companhia aérea e dados sobre serviços de saúde foram informados pela operadora de saúde responsável pelo plano de saúde dos funcionários da empresa. Foi realizada regressão linear múltipla para analisar a associação entre as variáveis. RESULTADOS A média de gastos por trabalhador foi de US$505,00 com serviços de saúde e US$249,00 devido ao absenteísmo nos 12 meses de seguimento. Gastos diretos foram superiores aos gastos indiretos e ambos foram maiores em mulheres. Índice de massa corporal e tabagismo associaram-se a gastos diretos e indiretos, respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES Excesso de peso e tabagismo significaram maiores gastos dentro de um ano, o que sugere que dieta saudável, atividade física e controle do tabagismo são importantes alvos em programas de promoção da saúde para a população estudada. .


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Aviation/economics , Health Care Costs , Life Style , Sick Leave/economics , Aviation/statistics & numerical data , Brazil , Epidemiologic Methods , Obesity , Occupational Health , Sex Factors , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Smoking , Socioeconomic Factors
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J. bras. med ; 102(5)set.-out. 2014.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-730201

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A gripe é uma importante causa de doença e óbito. Estima-se que, anualmente, cause grave comprometimento em 3-5 milhões de pessoas e 250 a 500 mil mortes. Tanto os custos médicos diretos como os indiretos, que dependem grandemente do absenteísmo e da perda de produtividade no trabalho, são substanciais. A gripe pode ser responsável por 10%-12% de todas as faltas ao trabalho por doenças, e o custo-efetividade da imunização na população trabalhadora geral ainda está em debate...


Influenza is an important cause of disease and death. Yearly, it is estimated that the influenza causes severe harm in 3-5 million people and 250 to 500 hundred thousand deaths. Both the indirect and direct medical costs which depends on absenteeism and loss of productivity at work are substantials. The influenza can be responsible for 10%- 12% of sickness absences and the cost-efectiveness immunization of general employment- population is still in discussion...


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Humans , Male , Female , Dengue/diagnosis , Influenza, Human/diagnosis , Influenza, Human/economics , Absenteeism , Age Distribution , Cost of Illness , Employer Health Costs/statistics & numerical data , Diagnosis, Differential , Sick Leave/economics , Occupational Health , Immunization Programs/economics , Vaccines/supply & distribution
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 142(8): 1023-1033, ago. 2014. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-728351

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Background: Hydatid disease or cystic echinococcosis, caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus, has a worldwide distribution, affecting people of working age and can cause high levels of morbidity and even death. Aim: To estimate the economic impact at the human and animal level caused by the disease in Chile. Material and Methods: We analyzed information about the disease obtained from reports and publications emanated from the Chilean Ministry of Health, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the U.S. National Institute of Statistics and the National Agricultural Service. Animal derived costs were estimated evaluating the expenses for pharmacological treatment of infected dogs and animal production losses derived from confiscations and reductions in meat production. Results: The total number of patients who underwent surgery to remove a hydatid cyst in Chile during 2012, was estimated as 767 individuals. The annual costs derived only from surgical treatment, were estimated in USD 2.46 million. Summing the costs of sick leaves and loss of productivity, the costs at the human level ascended to USD 3.13 million. Considering human and animal costs, the annual economic burden of the disease was estimated in USD 14.35 million. Conclusions: The Analysis of the regional distribution of human and animal hydatidosis, suggests a significant environmental contamination with parasite eggs in high incidence regions such as Aysén, Araucanía, BioBío and Coquimbo. The efficiency of control programs for the disease would be greatly improved if the causes for these regional contaminations are elucidated.


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Animals , Dogs , Humans , Cost of Illness , Echinococcosis/economics , Health Care Costs , Animal Husbandry/economics , Chile/epidemiology , Dog Diseases/drug therapy , Dog Diseases/economics , Dog Diseases/epidemiology , Echinococcosis/epidemiology , Echinococcosis/therapy , Echinococcosis/veterinary , Incidence , Sick Leave/economics
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Cad. saúde pública ; 30(6): 1315-1326, 06/2014. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-718595

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Analisou-se o perfil dos trabalhadores do ramo de atividade Correios que receberam benefícios auxílio-doença, no Brasil, em 2008. Os dados originaram-se do Sistema Único de Benefícios (SUB) e do Cadastro Nacional de Informações Sociais (CNIS). A incidência foi de 556,5 benefícios por 10 mil empregados, e as principais causas de afastamento foram traumatismos, doenças osteomusculares e transtornos mentais. Locais de traumas mais notificados foram joelho e perna, punho e mão, tornozelo e pé, ombro e braço, com as maiores incidências em homens. Mulheres foram as mais acometidas por doenças osteomusculares e transtornos mentais. A duração do auxílio-doença foi maior entre homens, havendo aumento da incidência de benefícios com o envelhecimento. Os estados de Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Santa Catarina foram os de maiores incidências, e a despesa previdenciária foi de R$ 1.847,00. É possível que a atividade postal apresente riscos adicionais de acidentes em extremidades devido ao excesso de peso carregado por longas distâncias, risco de assaltos ou de acidente por mordedura de cães.


This study analyzed the characteristics of Brazilian postal workers that received sick leave benefits in 2008. The databases were from the Unified Benefits System (SUB) and the National Registry of Social Information (CNIS). The incidence rate was 556.5 benefits per 10,000 employees, and the leading causes of work-related sick leave were injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental disorders. Areas most frequently reported in injuries were knees and legs, wrists and hands, ankles and feet, and shoulders and arms, with higher incidence rates in men. Women were more affected by musculoskeletal disorders and mental disorders. Average sick leave lasted longer in men, and the incidence of benefits increased with age. The States with the highest incidence rates were Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, and Santa Catarina, and security benefits averaged BRL 1,847.00. Postal work may involve additional risk of injuries to the limbs, due to the long distances carrying heavy weight, assault, and dog bites.


Se analizó el perfil de los trabajadores de Correos en Brasil que recibieron subsidios por enfermedad en 2008. Los datos proceden de las bases de datos del Sistema Único de Beneficios y del Registro Nacional de Información Social. La incidencia fue de 556,5 subsidios de enfermedad por cada 10.000 empleados y las principales causas de solicitud fueron las lesiones, las enfermedades musculoesqueléticas y los trastornos mentales. Las partes del cuerpo, cuyas lesiones fueron más comunes, eran: la rodilla y la pierna, la muñeca y la mano, el pie y el tobillo, el hombro y el brazo, con mayor incidencia en los hombres. Las mujeres fueron las más afectadas por las enfermedades osteomusculares y los trastornos mentales. La duración del subsidio de enfermedad fue mayor en los hombres y hubo un aumento de la incidencia de este subsidio con el envejecimiento. El gasto en pensiones fue de R$ 1.847,00 y los estados de Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás y Santa Catarina fueron los de más alta incidencia. Es posible que la actividad postal presente riesgos adicionales de accidentes en las extremidades.


Subject(s)
Adult , Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Social Security , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Age Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Incidence , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/classification , Postal Service , Sex Factors , Sick Leave/economics , Social Security/economics
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 141(2): 248-254, feb. 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-675065

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Background: Psychiatric and mood disorders may hamper the efficiency of workers and cause absenteeism. Material and Methods: Revision of sick leaves related to schizophrenia, bipolar diseases, anxiety, depression and adaptive disorders that were granted in Spain in the period January- December 2011. The mean number of days off work for each disease and the costs per each labor day lost were calculated. Results: The total number of labor days lost for schizophrenia, bipolar diseases and mood disorders were 72,831; 899,107 and 3,666,055 days, respectively. The mean duration of sick leaves for the same diagnoses were 84; 100 and 64 days/year respectively. The total indirect costs of sick leaves for psychiatric diseases during 2011 were € 100 million approximately, corresponding to 4% of costs for all diseases. Conclusions: The high costs of absenteeism derived from psychiatric diseases should prompt measures to promote a better adaptation to work environments of people suffering these ailments.


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Humans , Absenteeism , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Mental Disorders/classification , Mental Disorders/economics , Sick Leave/economics , Spain/epidemiology
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Cad. saúde pública ; 28(10): 1854-1866, out. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-653885

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This study aims to determine the prevalence and duration of sickness benefit claims due to mental disorders and their association with economic activity, sex, age, work-relatedness and income replacement using a population-based study of sickness benefit claims (> 15 days) due to mental disorders in Brazil carried out in 2008. The prevalence of mental disorders was 45.1 claims per 10,000 workers. Prevalence and duration of sickness benefit claims due to mental disorder were higher and longer in workers aged over 40 years. Prevalence of claims was 73% higher in women but duration of sickness benefit claims was longer in men. Prevalence rates for claims differed widely according to economic activity, with sewage, residential care and programming and broadcasting activities showing the highest rates. Claims were deemed to be work-related in 8.5% of cases with mental disorder showing low work-relatedness in Brazil. A wide variation of prevalence and duration between age, economic activity and work-relatedness was observed, suggesting that working conditions are a more important factor in mental disorder work disability than previously assumed.


Este estudo visa determinar a prevalência e a duração dos benefícios auxílio-doença devidos à doença mental e sua associação com atividade econômica, sexo, idade, relação com o trabalho, e reposição salarial. Estudaram-se os benefícios auxílio-doença por doença mental concedidos no Brasil em 2008. Analisou-se a associação entre benefícios auxílio-doença e sexo, idade, atividade econômica, relação com o trabalho e reposição salarial. Doença mental representou 10.7% do total de benefícios auxílio-doença em 2008, com prevalência de 45,1/10 mil trabalhadores. A prevalência e a duração dos benefícios auxílio-doença foram maiores e mais longos entre trabalhadores ≥ 40 anos de idade; mulheres tiveram prevalência 73% maior do que homens, mas com menor duração. As prevalências variaram amplamente entre atividade econômica, sendo esgoto, saúde da família e rádio e televisão aquelas com as maiores taxas. A relação com o trabalho foi caracterizada em 8,5% dos benefícios. Doença mental mostrou baixa relação com o trabalho, mas com ampla variação na prevalência e na duração dos benefícios auxílio-doença em relação à idade, sexo e atividade econômica, sugerindo que as condições de trabalho constituem fator mais importante para incapacidade do que o presumido.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Mental Disorders/economics , Sick Leave/economics , Social Security/economics , Age Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Prevalence , Sex Factors , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Social Security/statistics & numerical data
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J. bras. pneumol ; 38(5): 550-558, set.-out. 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-656005

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência e a duração dos benefícios auxílio-doença (BAD) decorrentes de asma concedidos pelo Instituto Nacional de Seguro Social aos empregados no Brasil em 2008. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo e retrospectivo a partir do banco de dados do Sistema Único de Benefícios sobre os BAD decorrentes de asma concedidos em 2008. A população de referência consistiu da média mensal dos empregados registrados no Cadastro Nacional de Informações Sociais em 2008. Foram estudadas as variáveis ramo de atividade econômica, sexo, idade, tipo e duração dos BAD. A relação trabalho-doença foi avaliada por razão de prevalência (RP) entre BAD acidentários e previdenciários. RESULTADOS: Em 2008, foram concedidos 2.483 BAD por asma, com prevalência de 7,5 BAD por 100.000 empregados. A prevalência foi maior em mulheres que em homens (RP = 2,1 entre os sexos). Empregados com > 40 anos tinham 2,5 vezes maior probabilidade de receber BAD por asma do que aqueles com < 40 anos. Os ramos esgoto e atividades relacionadas, fabricação de produtos de madeira e fabricação de móveis tiveram as maiores prevalências (78,8; 22,4; e 22,2 BAD/100.000 empregados, respectivamente). A mediana (intervalo interquartílico) da duração dos BAD foi de 49 (28-87) dias. CONCLUSÕES: A asma é uma importante causa de afastamento do trabalho com forte componente ocupacional na sua etiologia, resultando em grande impacto para empregadores, empregados e previdência social. Ser mulher, ter > 40 anos e trabalhar nos segmentos de esgoto, fabricação de produtos de madeira e de fabricação de móveis aumentam a probabilidade de afastamento do trabalho por asma.


OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and duration of social security benefits (SSBs) claims to registered workers with asthma in Brazil by the Brazilian National Institute of Social Security in 2008. METHODS: This was a retrospective, descriptive study, based on information obtained from the Brazilian Unified Benefit System database, on the number of SSB claims granted to registered workers with asthma in 2008. The reference population was the monthly mean number of workers registered in the Brazilian Social Registry Database in 2008. The variables studied were type of economic activity, gender, age, and type/duration of the SSB claim. The relationship between work and asthma was evaluated by the prevalence ratio (PR) between work-related and non-work-related SSB claims for asthma. RESULTS: In 2008, 2,483 SSB claims were granted for asthma, with a prevalence of 7.5 allowances per 100,000 registered workers. The prevalence was higher among females than among males (PR = 2.1 between the sexes). Workers > 40 years of age were 2.5 times more likely to be granted an SSB claim for asthma than were younger workers. The prevalence was highest among workers engaged in the following types of economic activity: sewage, wood and wood product manufacturing, and furniture manufacturing (78.8, 22.4, and 22.2 claims/100,000 registered workers, respectively). The median (interquartile range) duration of SSB claims for asthma was 49 (28-87) days. CONCLUSIONS: Asthma is a major cause of sick leave, and its etiology has a strong occupational component. This has a major impact on employers, employees, and the social security system. Being female, being > 40 years of age, and working in the areas of urban sanitation/sewage, wood and wood product manufacturing, and furniture manufacturing increase the chance of sick leave due to asthma.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Asthma/economics , Occupational Diseases/economics , Occupational Health/economics , Sick Leave/economics , Social Security/economics , Age Factors , Asthma/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Sex Factors , Social Security/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 139(4): 495-504, abr. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, RHS | ID: lil-597647

ABSTRACT

This is a comparative review of sick leave and wage replacement policies among countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (EOCD), an organism that Chile joined recently. This review also deals with the main transfor-mations applied to the system to improve its effciency and the variables that explain such changes. The Chilean system is analyzed from the perspective of substitution rates, waiting time and protection length. According to these parameters, Chile is located below countries such as Scandinavian countries, that provide a universal protection, and over those countries that provide a focalized protection according to worker’s needs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Personnel Management/trends , Health Policy , Internationality , Sick Leave/economics , Sick Leave/legislation & jurisprudence , Chile
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Rev. latinoam. enferm ; 18(3): 406-412, May-June 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English, Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-554471

ABSTRACT

The study investigates the additional payroll expense caused by absenteeism due to illness among nursing professionals and physicians at two public hospitals at Cacoal, Rondonia, Brazil. Non-programmed absences of up to 15 days which occurred at the hospital units between 2004 to 2007 were verified in the database of the institutions’ human resource sector. From 1,704 non-programmed absences, 1,486 were justified by medical declarations. It was verified that absenteeism caused by illness was responsible for 87.2 percent of all non-programmed absences. When these data are grouped by professional categories, it was observed that the nurse absenteeism due to illness reached 83.3 percent, when compared with 16.7 percent for physicians. The general absenteeism index, adding up nurses and physicians, corresponded to 0.85 percent, resulting in an additional payroll expense of 5.2 percent and 7.4 percent in the salaries of nursing professionals and physicians, respectively.


O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o gasto adicional na folha de pagamento, causado pelo absenteísmo doença de profissionais de enfermagem e médicos, em dois hospitais públicos da cidade de Cacoal, Rondônia, Brasil. Foram verificadas ausências não programadas de até 15 dias nas unidades hospitalares, no período de 2004 a 2007, observadas no banco de dados do setor de recursos humanos das instituições. Constatou-se 1.704 ausências não programadas, das quais 1.486 são justificadas por atestados médicos. Verificou-se que o absenteísmo por motivo de doença foi responsável por 87,2 por cento das ausências não programadas. Se for descrito por categoria de profissional, o absenteísmo doença dos profissionais de enfermagem atingiu índice de 83,3 por cento e dos médicos 16,7 por cento. O índice do absenteísmo geral dos profissionais de enfermagem e médicos foi de 0,85 por cento, enquanto que o gasto adicional na folha de pagamento no período atingiu 5,2 por cento nos vencimentos dos profissionais de enfermagem e 7,4 por cento dos médicos.


El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar el gasto adicional en la planilla de pago, causado por el absentismo enfermedad de profesionales de enfermería y médicos, en dos hospitales públicos de la ciudad de Cacoal, en Rondonia, Brasil. Fueron verificadas ausencias no programadas de hasta 15 días en las unidades hospitalarias, en el período de 2004 a 2007, constatadas en el banco de datos del sector de recursos humanos de las instituciones. Se constató 1.704 ausencias no programadas, de las cuales 1.486 son justificadas con certificados médicos. Se verificó que el absentismo por motivo de enfermedad fue responsable por 87,2 por ciento de las ausencias no programadas. Si fuese descrito por categoría profesional, el absentismo enfermedad de los profesionales de enfermería alcanzaría el índice de 83,3 por ciento y el de los médicos 16,7 por ciento. El índice de absentismo general de los profesionales de enfermería y médicos fue de 0,85 por ciento, en cuanto que el gasto adicional en la planilla de pago en el período alcanzó 5,2 por ciento en los salarios de los profesionales de enfermería y 7,4 por ciento de los médicos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Absenteeism , Medical Staff, Hospital , Nursing Staff, Hospital , Sick Leave/economics , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Brazil , Costs and Cost Analysis , Hospitals, Public
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Rev. cuba. salud pública ; 36(1): 107-118, mar. 2010. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-548448

ABSTRACT

La seguridad social cubana garantiza una cobertura total a toda la población desde el triunfo de la Revolución. La incapacidad laboral temporal es un aspecto que el sistema actual de seguridad social contempla. El Anexo II de la Resolución Ministerial 176/89 regula la prescripción, por los médicos, de los días de reposo. Este trabajo tiene el objetivo de valorar la repercusión económica, para el Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, del pago por los certificados médicos presentados por sus trabajadores en el año 2005. Se realizó una evaluación económica parcial del tipo descripción de costos. Fueron revisados los 224 certificados médicos recibidos en el centro en ese año. Se confrontó la incapacidad laboral temporal prescrita con lo establecido y se cuantificaron las diferencias. Los certificados médicos recibidos prescribieron 523 días màs que lo reglamentado, en términos económicos significó el pago de 4 286,03 pesos por encima de lo estipulado. Se indican màs días de reposo por certificados médicos que lo autorizado por la Resolución Ministerial 176/89. Se considera que el Anexo ll tiene 17 años de emitido y debe ser revisado y ampliado el espectro diagnóstico


Since the triumph of the revolution, Cuban social welfare assures overall coverage to the whole population. Temporary work disability is an issue that the present social welfare system takes into account. Annex 2 to the ministerial resolution no 176 of 1989 stipulates the prescription by physicians of the number of days that an individual under treatment should rest. Objectives To assess the economic impact of the payment of medical leaves submitted by sick workers at the Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology in 2005. Partial cost description-type economic assessment was made in which all the 224 medical leaves submitted that year were checked. The prescribed temporary work disability was compared with that of the resolution, and then differences were estimated. Medical leaves prescribed 523 days more than the number set by the law, which economically accounted for the payment of 4 286,03 pesos in excess. The number of rest days prescribed in medical leaves was higher than the number stipulated by the ministerial resolution no 176 of 1989. It was considered that Annex 2 was issued 17 years ago; therefore, the diagnostic range should be reviewed and expanded


Subject(s)
Sick Leave/economics
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Rev. gerenc. políticas salud ; 8(17): 123-139, dic. 2009. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-586275

ABSTRACT

Se estimó la carga de enfermedad en el IMSS en el año 2000. Resultados: similitud con subregión AMRO A y Australia en primeros diagnósticos, AVISAS Totales y APMP; mayor semejanza en AVD con subregiones AMRO B y D; esperanzas de vida totales similares a subregión AMRO A; esperanzas de vida con discapacidad semejantes a subregiones AMRO B y D; en entidades federativas, a mayor desarrollo socioeconómico, mayor AVD y esperanzas de vidas con discapacidad y menor APMP. Conclusión: Los afiliados al IMSS acumulan una carga de morbilidad mayor a lo esperado y en entidades federativas se asocia directamente con el desarrollo socioeconómico. Se infiere que, en el 2000, los afiliados al IMSS experimentaban baja mortalidad con expansión de morbilidad.


The burden of disease was estimated in people affiliated to the Mexican Social Insurance Institute -IMSS- in 2000.Main results: Similarities with AMRO A subregion and Australia in first causes of burden, total DALY and years lost due to premature mortality; similarities withAMRO B and D subregions in disability live expectancy; highest socioeconomic development associated with highest magnitude of years lived with disability and disability live expectancyat federative entities level. Conclusion: An unexpective high burden of morbidity with disability was found in people affiliated to IMSS; in federative entities, the burden of morbidity is associatedwith socioeconomic level. These results permit to infer, ecologically, that this population is experimented low levels of mortality with an expansion of morbidity.


Estimou-se a carga de doença no IMSS em 2000. Resultados: semelhanças com sub-região AMRO A e Austrália nos primeiros diagnósticos, AVISAS Totais e APMP; maior semelhança em AVD com sub-regiões AMRO B e D; expectativa de vida total similar a sub-região AMROA; expectativa de vida com deficiência semelhantes às sub-regiões AMRO B e D; em entidades federativas, quanto maior desenvolvimento socioeconômico, maior AVD e expectativa de vidas com deficiência e menor APMP. Conclusão: Os filiados ao IMSS acumulam una cargade morbilidade superior à esperada e em entidades federativas associa-se diretamente com o desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Infere-se que, em 2000, os filiados ao IMSS experimentavam baixa mortalidade com expansão de morbilidade.


Subject(s)
Sick Leave/economics , Economic Indexes , Morbidity
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J. bras. pneumol ; 35(1): 44-53, jan. 2009. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-506066

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência dos benefícios temporários do tipo auxílio-doença, devido a doença respiratória, concedidos aos trabalhadores empregados, bem como os dias de trabalho perdidos e custos decorrentes destes no Brasil entre 2003 e 2004. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com dados obtidos do Sistema Único de Benefícios do Instituto Nacional de Seguro Social (INSS) e do Cadastro Nacional de Informações Sociais. Foram compilados dados sobre o sexo, idade, diagnóstico, ramo de atividade econômica, espécie, duração e custo dos benefícios. RESULTADOS: As doenças respiratórias representaram 1,3 por cento do total de benefícios auxílio-doença concedidos pelo INSS, com um coeficiente de prevalência de 9,92 (por 10.000 vínculos). As mulheres e as faixas etárias acima de 50 anos foram mais acometidas. Os benefícios previdenciários foram mais frequentes que aos acidentários. As doenças mais prevalentes foram pneumonia, asma, DPOC e doenças das cordas vocais e da laringe. Os ramos de atividade econômica mais prevalentes foram fabricação de outros equipamentos de transporte, fabricação de produtos do fumo e atividades de informática e conexas. A média da duração dos benefícios foi de 209,68 dias, com custo médio de R$ 4.495,30 por benefício. As doenças respiratórias por agentes exógenos demandaram maiores tempo de afastamento (média, 296,72 dias) e custo (média, R$ 7.105,74). CONCLUSÕES: As doenças mais prevalentes foram as das vias aéreas e as pneumonias. Os trabalhadores da fabricação de outros equipamentos de transporte, indústria do fumo e da atividade de informática foram os mais incapacitados. As doenças por agentes exógenos demandaram maior custo e duração.


OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of temporary social security benefits due to respiratory disease granted to employees, as well as the number of lost workdays and costs resulting from those in Brazil between 2003 and 2004. METHODS: Cross-sectional study using data obtained from the Unified System of Benefits of the Brazilian Institute of Social Security (INSS, Instituto Nacional de Seguro Social) and the Brazilian Social Registry Database. Data regarding gender, age, diagnosis and type of economic activity, as well as type, duration and cost of benefits, were compiled. RESULTS: Respiratory diseases accounted for 1.3 percent of the total number of temporary social security benefits granted by INSS, with a prevalence rate of 9.92 (per 10,000 employment contracts). Females and individuals older than 50 years of age were the most affected. Non-work-related benefits were more common than were work-related benefits. The most prevalent diseases were pneumonia, asthma and COPD, followed by laryngeal and vocal cord diseases. The most prevalent types of economic activity were auxiliary transportation equipment manufacturing, tobacco product manufacturing and computer-related activities. The mean duration of benefits was 209.68 days, with a mean cost of R$ 4,495.30 per occurrence. Respiratory diseases caused by exogenous agents demanded longer sick leave (mean, 296.72 days) and greater cost (mean, R$ 7,105.74). CONCLUSIONS: The most prevalent diseases were airway diseases and pneumonia. Workers from auxiliary transportation equipment manufacturing, tobacco product manufacturing and computer-related activities were the most affected. Diseases caused by exogenous agents demanded longer sick leaves and resulted in greater costs.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Employment/economics , Respiration Disorders/economics , Social Security/statistics & numerical data , Brazil/epidemiology , Computers , Cross-Sectional Studies , Equipment and Supplies , Employment/statistics & numerical data , Occupations/classification , Occupations/statistics & numerical data , Respiration Disorders/epidemiology , Respiration Disorders/etiology , Sick Leave/economics , Sick Leave/statistics & numerical data , Social Security/economics , Tobacco Industry , Transportation
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Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health ; 2006 Jan; 37(1): 26-32
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-30632

ABSTRACT

From the northern and southern portions of Leyte Province, which are endemic for schistosomiasis, a total of 801 infected individuals were interviewed, examined, and classified into mild, moderate, severe and very severe forms of disease with an assumed loss of working capacity for each category. The frequency rate or number of spells of illness for the past year under observation were correlated with the degree of incapacity to get the total days lost per person per year. Following a series of computations, of which the disability rate was considered as the most important, a total of 45.4 days lost per infected person per year was arrived at. Treatment of the disease with praziquantel was carried out and the patients were followed up one year after treatment, at which time the same methodology was applied. The results show that the 45.4 days lost prior to treatment went down to 4 days lost. There was an economic gain of 41.4 days as a result of treatment. This can be expressed in terms of financial value if we consider half of the infected cases as breadwinners receiving a minimum wage. It should be noted that a number of assumptions in this study were made. It is, however, hoped that this work will serve as a guide and a starting point for others to carry out related studies on economic loss and subsequent economic benefits to justify budgetary requests/allocations for the implementation of various preventive and control measures.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged, 80 and over , Anthelmintics/economics , Child , Child, Preschool , Costs and Cost Analysis , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Philippines , Praziquantel/economics , Schistosomiasis japonica/drug therapy , Sick Leave/economics
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