December 02, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work by age in 2008
Incidence rates for nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work, by age, 2008
| Age |
Rate per 10,000 full-time workers |
16 to 19 |
115.9 |
20 to 24 |
119.1 |
25 to 34 |
109.0 |
35 to 44 |
111.0 |
45 to 54 |
116.6 |
55 to 64 |
116.7 |
65 and over |
102.4 |
These data featured in the TED article, Injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work by age in 2008.
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