35.1% Of U.S. Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems
About 35.1% of workers in the United States as of 2018 experienced work-related health problem. The most common problem was back pain, which affected about 19.4%. About 14.7% said they experienced a work-related injury that required medical treatment, and 11.5% reported missing work due to the problem. About 6.3% reported having a work-related mental health problem.
The share of working-age adults who reported experiencing work-related health problems rose with age from 21.7% of those ages 18 to 24 to 41.3% of …
Disclaimer: PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). Specific PsychU programs may be supported by OPDC, OAPI and other committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsor or the sponsors of the specific PsychU program in which such opinions are expressed. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC and OAPI.