Rates of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a State Workers' Compensation Information System, by Industry and Occupation - California, 2007–2014

Rates of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a State Workers' Compensation Information System, by Industry and Occupation - California, 2007–2014

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist within the carpal tunnel, resulting in pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness in the hand or the wrist. Occupational risk factors for CTS include engaging in work activities that require forcef...

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Veröffentlicht in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2018, Vol.67 (39), p.1094-1097
Hauptverfasser: Jackson, Rebecca, Beckman, John, Frederick, Matt, Musolin, Kristin, Harrison, Robert
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Administrative support
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Census of Population
Demographics
Employment
Food
Illnesses
Information systems
Injuries
Insurance claims
Manufacturing
Median nerve
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Occupations
Overuse injuries
Pain
Posture
Public health
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Trends
Vibration
Workers
Workers compensation
Wrist
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Zusammenfassung:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist within the carpal tunnel, resulting in pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness in the hand or the wrist. Occupational risk factors for CTS include engaging in work activities that require forceful, repetitive tasks, prolonged use of the hands or wrists in an awkward posture, or vibration (1). To assess trends and identify high-risk industries and occupations for CTS, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) analyzed California workers' compensation claims for CTS by industry (2007-2014) and occupation (2014) and calculated rates per full-time equivalent (FTE) worker. During 2007-2014, a total of 139,336 CTS cases were reported (incidence = 6.3 cases per 10,000 FTE) in California workers; the rate among women (8.2) was 3.3 times higher than that among men (2.5).
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X