Workers' Compensation Claims for Conditions Presumed to Be Occupational Diseases Among Firefighters in Washington State, 2000-2017.
J Occup Environ Med
; 65(2): e51-e56, 2023 02 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Occupational disease presumption laws for firefighters are common, yet little is known about the workers' compensation claims filed for them.METHODS:
We identified Washington State's workers' compensation claims for conditions covered by presumption among firefighters during 2000 to 2017, and described them by disease type and claim characteristics. Claim rates for specific cancers were compared with statewide incidence rates using the Washington State cancer registry.RESULTS:
Firefighters filed 330 claims for conditions covered by presumption (heart problems, 43%; cancer, 35%; respiratory disease, 15%; and infectious diseases, 8%), with acceptance rates varying by disease and insurer type. Cancer claims were associated with the highest claim costs and time loss.CONCLUSIONS:
This study provides necessary baseline data to understand the impact of presumption laws on workers' compensation systems, and can inform future decisions presumption law expansions for firefighters.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bomberos
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Environ Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article