Acidentes de trabalho autorreferidos pela população adulta cearense, com base em dados do anuário estatístico de acidentes de trabalho (AEAT) e DataSus, 2023

Abstract

The objective of this article is to describe the profile of workplace accidents among the adult population of Ceará. This descriptive study uses data collected from the Statistical Yearbook of Workplace Accidents (AEAT) and DATASUS, analyzing the 2023 period. Workplace accidents were concentrated in the Manufacturing Industry, Commerce, and Construction sectors. Typical accidents followed this pattern, while commuting accidents were more frequent in Commerce and Administrative Activities. Reported occupational diseases predominated in Financial Activities. The Agriculture sector showed evidence of significant underreporting. Most victims of total accidents were male, aged between 20 and 39. Fatalities, however, were disproportionately higher among men, workers of mixed race, and those with less education, and fatality rates increased with age. The analyzed data provide a detailed overview of vulnerabilities in the state, indicating the need for prevention policies focused on the highest- risk sectors and groups.