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Title: Using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data as an Occupational Health Profile

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2019

ISSN: 1076-2752

DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001652

Abstract: Objective: Janitorial workers have a high burden of occupational injury and illness, but little information exists on their overall health. Methods: Data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were analyzed to characterize the working population of Janitors in Washington State from 2011 to 2017 (η= 490) as compared with all other workers (η= 38,885). Results: Compared with other workers, Janitors were significantly more diverse, had lower socioeconomic status, and reported poorer general health and higher rates of arthritis and depression. Janitors were less likely to have adequate sleep, health insurance, and access to technology. Janitors reported higher rates of smoking and marijuana use. Conclusions: Multiple risk factors compound the vulnerability of Janitors. BRFSS data can be used to characterize the health of occupational groups. Identifying overall health needs can better inform policy and help formulate strategies to improve workers' health.

Url: http://journals.lww.com/00043764-201909000-00008

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Authors: Anderson, Naomi J.; Marcum, Jennifer L.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Issue: 9

Volume: 61

Pages: 747-753

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Health

Countries: United States

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