COVID-19: Analysis of notifications according to social security benefits and accidents at work in Brazil in 2020

ABSTRACT

Introduction On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the existence of a pandemic by SARS-CoV-2. On May 10, 2021, Brazil had reached the 410,000 mark, becoming the second country in number of deaths from COVID-19 and more than 15 million infected. COVID-19 generates withdrawal from work activities and consequent social security benefits. Knowing the profile of employees and benefits can contribute to a better overview of occupational approaches to COVID-19. Objective To analyze social security benefits generated by COVID-19 leave in Brazil. Methodology Descriptive analysis of data from the Observatory of Safety and Health at Work, in the period 2020, referring to social security benefits by COVID-19, with a comparative analysis of the year 2019. All social security gaps were considered. Used ICD-10 = U07 and B34. Data analyzed state of Brazil, occupation, economic activity, notification with 'report of work accident-CAT', age, gender, economic sector. Results 50 thousands were dismissed from social security benefits in 2020 according to CID U07 and B34. The state of Sao Paulo had the highest frequency with 36%. Men were 68%. The most prevalent economic sector was hospital (15%) and the occupation was nursing technicians (38%) The most frequent age group in men was 18-24 years and in women, it was 35 to 39 years. Conclusion Occupational epidemiology acting in the analysis of secondary, social security data on COVID-19 can contribute to the definition of public policies, expanding health promotion and prevention.