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Table 10 Examples of severity weights for nonfatal injuries or illnesses per WHO age strata[16]

From: The work environment disability-adjusted life year for use with life cycle assessment: a methodological approach

BLS Nature Codes

Severity weights

 

Age < 4

Age 5-14

Age 15-44

Age 45-59

Age 60 >

012 Fractures

0.311 (LL)

0.311 (LL)

0.311 (LL)

0.311 (LL)

0.338 (LL)

0.226 (ST)

0.226 (ST)

0.225 (ST)

0.225 (ST)

0.225 (ST)

043 Bruises - Contusions

0.108

0.108

0.108

0.108

0.108

097 Nonspecified Injuries and Disorders

0.061

0.061

0.061

0.061

0.061

180 Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Unspecified

0.056

0.056

0.056

0.056

0.056

416 Symptoms Involving Respiratory System and Chest

0.095

0.095

0.095

0.095

0.095

521 Anxiety, Stress, Neurotic Disorders

0.092

0.092

0.093

0.093

0.093

  1. Abbreviations: LL, life-long duration; ST, short-term duration.