HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
Inputs: Sector Description
Figure 3. Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Involving Days Away From Work From Sprains and Strains, HCSA Sector, 2003-2008

| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social assistance (62*) | 95.1 | 86.6 | 82.3 | 74.6 | 72.2 | 68.9 |
| Ambulatory Healthcare services (621*) | 37.3 | 41.2 | 29.0 | 33.3 | 29.3 | 29.8 |
| Hospitals (622*) | 115.9 | 106.0 | 106.1 | 97.0 | 95.3 | 91.4 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities (623*) | 177.6 | 156.1 | 159.7 | 135.9 | 130.6 | 122.7 |
| Social assistance ( 624*) | 72.9 | 55.9 | 51.6 | 47.6 | 54.5 | 48.6 |
Rate = number of cases per 10,000 full-time workers
* NAICS Code
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