Impact of Falls From Occupational Injuries: a Comparative Analysis of Mortality and Disability Across Sociodemographic Index 2010 to 2019.

This study investigates the impact of falls from occupational injuries on disability, focusing on a comparative analysis across different Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) categories from 2010 to 2019 using data from the GBD database. The primary aim is to identify trends, disparities, and contributing factors to the rate of Years Lived with Disability (YLD) resulting from occupational falls. A retrospective cross-sectional observational design was employed, analyzing data from various global regions categorized by high, middle, and low SDI. The results indicate a significant disparity in disability outcomes related to occupational falls across SDI categories. Lower SDI groups consistently showed higher rates of YLD, suggesting an increased burden and a lack of sufficient occupational health policies and safety measures in these regions. The regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between SDI groups and the rate of YLD (p-value = 0.004), while the relationship between year and the rate of YLD was not statistically significant (p-value = 0.197). These findings are crucial for informing policies and interventions to reduce occupational falls. The study highlights the need to enhance safety standards, especially in low SDI areas, and suggests that global health policies prioritize tailored interventions for different sociodemographic groups. Understanding these disparities and contributing factors provides evidence-based insights to help mitigate the impact of occupational injuries on worker health and well-being.