Healthcare and Social Assistance Industry Profile -Data Tables for Figures
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Table 1. Prevalence of selected health conditions; work organization and psychosocial factors; and physical and chemical exposures among U.S. workers (Healthcare and Social Assistance sector vs. All U.S. workers, 2010)
| All U.S. workers | Healthcare and Social Assistance sector | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | ||
| Health Conditions | Dermatitis in the past 12 months1 | 9.8 | 0.3 | 9.2-10.3 | 12.0 | 0.8 | 10.4-13.6 |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome in the past 12 months1 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 2.8-3.4 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 2.7-4.5 | |
| Current asthma1 | 7.2 | 0.2 | 6.7-7.6 | 8.8 | 0.7 | 7.5-10.0 | |
| Injury or poisoning at work in the past 12 months1 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 2.0-3.4 | 2.8* | 0.9 | 1.1-4.7 | |
| Work Organization Factors | Work 60 hours a week or more2 | 7.2 | 0.3 | 6.7-7.7 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 3.9-6.3 |
| Work 48 hours a week or more2 | 18.7 | 0.4 | 18.0-19.5 | 14.7 | 1.0 | 12.7-16.8 | |
| Non-standard work arrangements1 | 18.7 | 0.4 | 18.0-19.4 | 13.0 | 0.8 | 11.5-14.5 | |
| Temporary employment1 | 7.2 | 0.3 | 6.7-7.7 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 3.2-5.1 | |
| Non-standard shifts1 | 28.7 | 0.5 | 27.8-29.7 | 27.6 | 1.1 | 25.5-29.7 | |
| Psychosocial Exposures | Job insecurity3 | 31.7 | 0.5 | 30.8-32.6 | 24.8 | 1.1 | 22.6-27.0 |
| Work-family imbalance3 | 16.3 | 0.4 | 15.6-17.1 | 16.2 | 0.9 | 14.4-18.0 | |
| Hostile work environments1 | 7.8 | 0.3 | 7.3-8.4 | 9.1 | 0.7 | 6.7-9.4 | |
| Physical/Chemical Exposures | Exposure to potential skin hazards at work1 | 20.6 | 0.4 | 19.8-21.3 | 25.0 | 1.0 | 23.0-26.9 |
| Exposure to secondhand smoke at work4 | 10.0 | 0.3 | 9.3-10.6 | 8.0 | 0.7 | 6.7-9.4 | |
| Exposure to outdoor work1 | 24.7 | 0.4 | 23.8-25.6 | 11.3 | 0.8 | 9.8-12.9 | |
| Exposure to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes5 | 25.0 | 0.4 | 24.2-25.8 | 13.7 | 0.9 | 12.0-15.5 | |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
1 Among U.S. adults who have worked in the past 12 months.
2 Among U.S. adults who have worked in the past 12 months, who only held 1 job.
3 Among U.S. adults who were employed in the week prior to interview.
4 Among non-smoking U.S. adults who have worked in the past 12 months.
5 Exposure during longest-held job (all other exposures refer to current or most recent job).
Table 2. Prevalence of dermatitis in the past 12 months among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 9.8 | 0.3 | 9.2-10.3 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 12.0 | 0.8 | 10.4-13.6 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 11.0 | 1.2 | 8.7-13.4 |
| Offices of dentists | 14.9 | 4.4 | 6.2-23.6 |
| Home health care services | 7.8 | 2.1 | 3.8-11.9 |
| Hospitals | 12.4 | 1.5 | 9.5-15.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 12.0 | 2.3 | 7.6-16.4 |
| Social assistance (all) | 12.8 | 1.8 | 9.2-16.4 |
| Child day care services | 13.0 | 3.0 | 7.1-19.0 |
| Veterinary services | 17.7* | 6.3 | 5.4-29.9 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 3. Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in the past 12 months among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 3.1 | 0.2 | 2.8-3.4 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 3.6 | 0.5 | 2.7-4.5 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 3.0 | 0.7 | 1.7-4.4 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 3.8* | 1.7 | 0.6-7.1 |
| Hospitals | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.6-4.5 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 4.5 | 1.3 | 1.9-7.0 |
| Social assistance (all) | 4.8 | 1.2 | 2.3-7.2 |
| Child day care services | 4.2* | 1.7 | 0.8-7.6 |
| Veterinary services | + | + | + |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 4. Prevalence of current asthma among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 7.2 | 0.2 | 6.7-7.6 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 8.8 | 0.7 | 7.5-10.0 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 8.5 | 1.2 | 6.2-10.8 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 13.2 | 3.2 | 7.0-19.5 |
| Hospitals | 8.9 | 1.3 | 6.4-11.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 8.7 | 1.6 | 5.5-11.8 |
| Social assistance (all) | 8.9 | 1.5 | 6.1-11.8 |
| Child day care services | 7.3 | 2.2 | 3.1-11.6 |
| Veterinary services | 11.1* | 5.4 | 0.4-21.8 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 5. Prevalence of working 48 hours a week or more among U.S. adults working one job at the time of interview by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 18.7 | 0.4 | 18.0-19.5 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 14.7 | 1.0 | 12.7-16.8 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 11.3 | 1.4 | 8.7-14.0 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 11.8 | 3.3 | 5.3-18.3 |
| Hospitals | 19.0 | 2.1 | 14.8-23.1 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 11.3 | 2.2 | 7.0-15.6 |
| Social assistance (all) | 14.7 | 2.0 | 10.7-18.7 |
| Child day care services | 18.6 | 3.3 | 12.1-25.1 |
| Veterinary services | 29.5 | 8.6 | 12.6-46.4 |
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 6. Prevalence of non-standard work arrangements among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 18.7 | 0.4 | 18.0-19.4 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 13.0 | 0.8 | 11.5-14.5 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 17.7 | 1.6 | 14.5-20.8 |
| Offices of dentists | 22.7 | 5.0 | 12.8-32.5 |
| Home health care services | 26.0 | 4.1 | 18.0-34.0 |
| Hospitals | 4.8 | 0.8 | 3.3-6.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 6.6 | 1.6 | 3.5-9.6 |
| Social assistance (all) | 22.2 | 2.2 | 17.9-26.5 |
| Child day care services | 26.7 | 3.3 | 20.1-33.2 |
| Veterinary services | 16.2* | 6.4 | 3.7-28.7 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 7. Prevalence of temporary employment among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 7.2 | 0.3 | 6.7-7.7 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 4.2 | 0.5 | 3.2-5.1 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 5.4 | 1.0 | 3.5-7.3 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 11.0 | 3.3 | 4.5-17.5 |
| Hospitals | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.5-4.2 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | + | + | + |
| Social assistance (all) | 5.6 | 1.0 | 3.6-7.6 |
| Child day care services | 5.8 | 1.5 | 2.9-8.8 |
| Veterinary services | — | — | — |
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
— No cases detected, likely due to insufficient sample size.
Table 8. Prevalence of non-standard shifts among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 28.7 | 0.5 | 27.8-29.7 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 27.6 | 1.1 | 25.5-29.7 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 19.1 | 1.6 | 16.0-22.2 |
| Offices of dentists | 6.9* | 3.0 | 0.9-12.9 |
| Home health care services | 31.2 | 4.6 | 22.2-40.2 |
| Hospitals | 33.2 | 1.9 | 29.4-37.0 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 44.0 | 3.1 | 38.0-50.0 |
| Social assistance (all) | 22.2 | 2.4 | 17.4-27.0 |
| Child day care services | 15.6 | 3.4 | 8.9-22.2 |
| Veterinary services | 24.9* | 8.1 | 8.9-40.8 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 9. Prevalence of job insecurity among working U.S. adults by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 31.7 | 0.5 | 30.8-32.6 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 24.8 | 1.1 | 22.6-27.0 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 24.6 | 1.8 | 21.0-28.1 |
| Offices of dentists | 21.9 | 5.5 | 11.2-32.7 |
| Home health care services | 33.0 | 4.6 | 24.0-42.0 |
| Hospitals | 18.7 | 1.6 | 15.5-21.9 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 28.4 | 3.0 | 22.4-34.3 |
| Social assistance (all) | 33.3 | 2.8 | 27.9-38.8 |
| Child day care services | 31.0 | 4.1 | 22.9-39.1 |
| Veterinary services | 20.9* | 8.6 | 4.1-37.8 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 10. Prevalence of work-family imbalance among working U.S. adults by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 16.3 | 0.4 | 15.6-17.1 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 16.2 | 0.9 | 14.4-18.0 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 16.8 | 1.7 | 13.5-20.0 |
| Offices of dentists | 14.2 | 4.1 | 6.1-22.4 |
| Home health care services | 16.3 | 3.3 | 9.7-22.9 |
| Hospitals | 16.3 | 1.5 | 13.3-19.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 19.3 | 2.7 | 14.0-24.7 |
| Social assistance (all) | 12.2 | 1.7 | 8.8-15.7 |
| Child day care services | 9.1 | 2.0 | 5.1-13.1 |
| Veterinary services | 24.2* | 8.8 | 6.8-41.5 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 11. Prevalence of hostile work environments among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 7.8 | 0.3 | 7.3-8.4 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 9.1 | 0.7 | 7.7-10.6 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 9.0 | 1.3 | 6.6-11.5 |
| Offices of dentists | 8.8* | 3.6 | 1.7-15.9 |
| Home health care services | 5.9* | 1.9 | 2.1-9.7 |
| Hospitals | 8.8 | 1.3 | 6.4-11.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 10.4 | 2.1 | 6.3-14.5 |
| Social assistance (all) | 9.4 | 1.7 | 6.2-12.6 |
| Child day care services | 2.8* | 1.3 | 0.4-5.3 |
| Veterinary services | + | + | + |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 12. Prevalence of exposure to potential skin hazards at work among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 20.6 | 0.4 | 19.8-21.3 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 25.0 | 1.0 | 23.0-26.9 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 20.1 | 1.7 | 16.8-23.4 |
| Offices of dentists | 38.2 | 6.0 | 26.3-50.1 |
| Home health care services | 18.9 | 3.7 | 11.7-26.2 |
| Hospitals | 29.4 | 2.1 | 25.3-33.5 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 31.3 | 3.3 | 24.8-37.8 |
| Social assistance (all) | 19.8 | 1.9 | 16.1-23.5 |
| Child day care services | 26.2 | 3.4 | 19.6-32.9 |
| Veterinary services | 51.7 | 9.5 | 33.1-70.3 |
Table 13. Prevalence of exposure to outdoor work among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 24.7 | 0.4 | 23.8-25.6 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 11.3 | 0.8 | 9.8-12.9 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 7.7 | 1.0 | 5.6-9.7 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 11.4 | 2.8 | 6.0-16.8 |
| Hospitals | 3.4 | 0.8 | 1.8-5.0 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 12.9 | 2.4 | 8.1-17.6 |
| Social assistance (all) | 28.6 | 2.4 | 23.9-33.3 |
| Child day care services | 39.1 | 3.8 | 31.8-46.5 |
| Veterinary services | 20.2* | 6.6 | 7.2-33.3 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 14. Prevalence of exposure to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 25.0 | 0.4 | 24.2-25.8 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 13.7 | 0.9 | 12.0-15.5 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 11.5 | 1.2 | 9.1-14.0 |
| Offices of dentists | 32.9 | 5.7 | 21.6-44.2 |
| Home health care services | 12.0* | 3.6 | 4.9-19.2 |
| Hospitals | 16.0 | 1.6 | 12.9-19.2 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 16.0 | 2.5 | 11.2-20.9 |
| Social assistance (all) | 9.8 | 1.8 | 6.3-13.3 |
| Child day care services | 9.6 | 2.4 | 4.9-14.4 |
| Veterinary services | 30.2 | 8.8 | 12.8-47.6 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 15a. Prevalence of exposure to secondhand smoke at work among non-smoking U.S. adults by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 10.0 | 0.3 | 9.3-10.6 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 8.0 | 0.7 | 6.7-9.4 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 8.8 | 1.1 | 6.6-11.1 |
| Offices of dentists | + | + | + |
| Home health care services | 18.2 | 3.4 | 11.4-24.9 |
| Hospitals | 4.5 | 0.9 | 2.8-6.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 17.0 | 2.9 | 11.4-22.7 |
| Social assistance (all) | 7.0 | 1.5 | 4.0-10.0 |
| Child day care services | + | + | + |
| Veterinary services | + | + | + |
+ Estimates with a relative standard error >50% are not shown as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.
Table 15b. Prevalence of smoking among U.S. adults who worked in the past 12 months by Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector, 2010
| Prevalence (%) | Standard Error of Prevalence | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 19.7 | 0.4 | 18.9-20.4 |
| All Healthcare and Social Assistance workers | 17.0 | 1.0 | 15.1-19.0 |
| Ambulatory healthcare services (all) | 16.9 | 1.5 | 13.8-19.9 |
| Offices of dentists | 20.2 | 5.2 | 10.0-30.4 |
| Home health care services | 25.8 | 4.3 | 17.4-34.2 |
| Hospitals | 12.5 | 1.6 | 9.4-15.7 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 29.1 | 3.0 | 23.2-35.1 |
| Social assistance (all) | 15.5 | 1.9 | 11.7-19.3 |
| Child day care services | 13.8 | 2.8 | 8.3-19.3 |
| Veterinary services | 24.7* | 9.0 | 6.9-42.5 |
* These estimates have a relative standard error >30% and <50% and should be used with caution as they do not meet NCHS reliability/precision standards.