Notifications of Work-Related Health Conditions in SINAN: Analysis of the Period from 2022 to 2026 : Work-Related Notifications

Abstract

Introduction: Aspects related to specific work constitute a public health problem and represent one of the main objects of action of Occupational Health Surveillance, contributing to the monitoring of the health conditions of the economically active population. Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of work-related health problems reported in the state of Rio Grande do Norte between 2022 and 2026. Methodology: Epidemiological, descriptive, retrospective, and quantitative study, carried out with data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System registered between January 2022 and May 2026. Variables related to the type of health problem, health region, sex, age group, race/color, and occupation were identified, using absolute and relative frequencies. Results: 32,134 notifications were identified in the confirmed period, with progressive growth between 2022 and 2025. Workplace accidents were the most frequent type of health problem, followed by accidents involving exposure to biological material. A higher concentration of notifications occurred in the Metropolitan Health Region. A predominance of males was observed, with a higher occurrence among workers aged 20 to 49 years, and nursing technicians, agricultural workers, and construction workers standing out among the most frequently reported occupations. An increase in work-related mental disorders and weaknesses in completing some variations were also observed. Conclusion: The results highlight the strengthening of Occupational Health Surveillance actions in the state and point to the need for continuous qualification of the reporting network, expansion of preventive actions, and strengthening of strategies for promoting and protecting workers' health.