Work-related hospitalised injuries, Australia 2006–07 to 2013–14
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Topic: Injury
Citation
AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2017) Work-related hospitalised injuries, Australia 2006–07 to 2013–14, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 30 June 2026.
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There were 617,755 hospitalised cases funded by workers’ compensation in Australia in the period from 2006–07 to 2013–14, with 72% being male and 96% aged 15–64. Almost 38% of these cases were hospitalised primarily due to a musculoskeletal-related condition while 32% were hospitalised primarily due to injury and poisoning. There were 234,104 hospitalised cases reported as work related over this period, with 61% being funded by workers’ compensation.
- ISSN: 2205-510X (PDF) 1444-3791 (Print)
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-228-3
- Cat. no: INJCAT 180
- Pages: 77
Findings from this report:
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There were 617,755 workers’ compensation funded hospitalised cases between 2006–07 and 2013–14
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Almost 72% of workers’ compensation funded hospitalised cases were male and 96% were aged 15–64 years
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Musculoskeletal conditions and injury accounted for 70% of hospitalised cases funded by workers’ compensation
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There were 234,104 hospitalised cases reported as work related between 2006–07 and 2013–14