K3.1 THE CONTRIBUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS TO THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF DISEASE

T. Driscoll, M. Fingerhut, D. Imel Nelson, M. Concha, L. Punnett, A. Pruess, K. Steenland, J. Leigh, C. Corvalan.School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia

The World Health Organization conducted a comparative risk assessment (CRA) to ascertain the contributions of 26 risk factors to the global burden of disease. Age and gender specific global exposure information for all 14 WHO subregions, and risk estimates, were placed into a single model, in order to allow comparisons regarding relative contributions of risk factors. Attributable fractions were based on disability adjusted life years lost, which reflect the burden caused by both mortality and morbidity. Five occupational risk factors, for which adequate global exposure and risk information could be ascertained, were included: carcinogens, airborne particulates, hazards for injuries, ergonomic stressors for low back pain, and noise. Additionally, analysis of needlestick …