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October 2005

Occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among women

Anne B. Hoskins

Women experienced fewer fatal and nonfatal injuries and illnesses than men during the 1992-2003 period; homicide was the leading source of fatal injuries for women, and musculoskeletal disorders were the primary source of nonfatal injuries and illnesses.

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