Table 1

Summary of characteristics of physician reported data

SchemeIndicators of coverageImportant changes in reporting system since 2000Decision maker on work-relatednessIncludes zero reports*Population offset
France RNV3PAll 32 OD centres in France

  • ▸ 22 centres from 2001

  • ▸ 28 centres from 2002

  • ▸ 29 centres from 2004

  • ▸ 32 centres from 2007

Reporting OPYesEstimated national workforce
France MCP684–985 Ops (excludes civil servant, military, education, police)Data collection started 2006Reporting OPYes (for periodic visits)Actual size
Italy

  • ▸ 25% population until 2006

  • ▸ 50% population post 2006

  • ▸ 3 further regions added 2006

  • ▸ In 2004 changes in OD compulsorily reported to local health units

Reporting OPNoTotal wages divided by average wage per employer
The Netherlands (clinical specialist)

  • ▸ ∼20 respiratory physicians

  • ▸ ∼30 dermatologists

Reporting physicianNoEstimated national workforce
The Netherlands (OP)540–980 OPReporting OPNoEstimated national workforce
NorwayAll 6 OD centres in NorwayData collection started 2009Reporting OPNoNo
UK (Clinical specialist)

  • ▸ 440–530 respiratory physicians

  • ▸ 160–200 dermatologists

  • ▸ 240–320 rheumatologists

  • ▸ 7–14 audiologists

Data collection ended:

  • ▸ Rheumatologists 2009

  • ▸ Audiologists 2006

Reporting physicianYesEstimated national workforce
UK (OP)330–550 OPReporting OPYesEstimated from survey of OP reporters

  • *Whether or not reporting is required even if no (zero) cases are diagnosed during a reporting period.

  • MCP, Maladies à Caractère Professionnel; OD, occupational diseases.