Descriptive and temporal trend analysis of LER/DORT Cases in Brazil from 2012 to 2021

Abstract

The Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are labor misfortunes that affect thousands of workers in Brazil, capable of causing irreversible sequelae, depending on the severity of the accident and the conditions in which the work is performed. In this context, this research aims to conduct a quantitative descriptive study to evaluate the most incident cases of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Brazil from 2012 to 2021. The proposed method was based on a descriptive analysis along with a linear regression model to capture the trend of major occupational ICDs over ten years. The cases of work-related musculoskeletal disorders analyzed showed a reduction throughout the period, and the most common pathologies are upper limb injuries, especially back pain, which resulted in an average of 24.7 thousand accidents per year. Thus, it is recommended to adopt more effective preventive measures in order to reduce the statistics of accidents caused by work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the country.

Prevalência De Ler/Dort Em Profissionais Da Atenção Básica De Crateús

“…E as Lesões por Esforço Repetitivo (LER) ou Distúrbios Musculoesqueléticos Relacionados ao Trabalho (DORT), também representados pela sigla LER/DORT, estão entre as doenças ocupacionais que representam a maior causa de absenteísmo laboral temporário ou definitivo em todo o mundo 2,3 , afetando cerca de 30% a 50% da população economicamente ativa 1 . No Brasil, o número de afastamentos laborais cresceu para 100 mil por ano e os gastos no setor privado chegaram a 89 mil reais por trabalhador 4 .…”