Incidência cumulativa anual de doenças musculoesqueléticas incapacitantes relacionadas ao trabalho em uma área urbana do Brasil

Abstract

This study focused on the annual cumulative incidence (ACI) of disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders affecting the neck and/or upper limbs (ULMSD) among workers covered by the National Social Insurance System in the city of Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil. Cases were workers who received disability compensation benefits when unable to work due to ULMSD, during the year 2008. The data were obtained from the administrative systems of the National Social Insurance Institute and Ministry of Labor and Employment. ACI was 15 per 10,000 workers. Increased ACI of ULMSD was associated with female gender, lower income, and work in financial activities or manufacturing. Women earning the minimum wage (US$ 64.00 per month) or less had the highest ACI of ULMSD (123 per 10,000), suggesting inequalities in the occurrence of these disorders. The study indicates the need to prioritize preventive actions focusing on ergonomics and work organization, early diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Absenteísmo por distúrbios musculoesqueléticos em trabalhadores do Brasil: milhares de dias de trabalho perdidos

“…As to the field of economic activity, a study showed there was higher rates of absence due to MSD in workers in the industry of transformation, followed by trading activities 2 . In another study, the analysis of secondary data of workers in a public university in Brazil showed that the highest median of days missed at work was addressed to operational workers (122.5 days) 18 .…”

“…They can cause inflammation and degeneration, mainly affecting structures such as muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, and cartilage, leading to pain and functional limitation 1,2 . The MSDs are among the occupational losses that generate the greatest consequences to workers.…”

“…The MSDs are among the occupational losses that generate the greatest consequences to workers. Some of the main consequences are the suffering of the worker due to the symptoms, the daily limitations and absenteeism, which can be longer and more recurrent than in other diseases 1,2 . Absenteeism or leave of absence from work, due to MSDs, leads to loss of productivity and generates an important economic impact for the employer, government, society in general, besides limitations and distress to the affected workers 3,4 .…”

Incapacidade laboral entre trabalhadores do ramo Correios: incidência, duração e despesa previdenciária em 2008

“…É possível que essa nova realidade contribua para elevada incidência de transtornos mentais e comportamentais e das doenças do sistema osteomuscular e do tecido conjuntivo, todos notadamente influenciados por fatores psicossociais, estresse na atividade funcional e formas de organização dos processos de trabalho 12,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 . Some-se a isso o fato de que o progresso tecnológico intenso interferiu na atividade da empresa e, objetivamente, no trabalho do carteiro.…”

A subnotificação de LER/DORT sob a ótica de profissionais de saúde de Palmas, Tocantins

“…Outros fatores contribuintes para a relevância desses agravos referem-se à variedade de setores da economia impactados e à complexidade clínica, que resultam em: alto custo de tratamento; incapacidade gerada a muitos trabalhadores, representada por baixa qualidade de vida dos incapacitados; perda de produtividade e dias de trabalho; e custos com pagamentos de benefícios previdenciários [1][2][3] .…”