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Map and synthesize empirical evidence on the epidemiological profile and multi-level determinants of sick leave and occupational accidents utilizing national social security data.

August 16, 2026EpidemiologiaOpen Access

Work-Related Illnesses and Work Disability in Brazil: A Scoping Review of the Epidemiological Profile and Determinants of Sick Leave and Occupational Accidents

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Map and synthesize empirical evidence on the epidemiological profile and multi-level determinants of sick leave and occupational accidents utilizing national social security data.
Conducted a scoping review adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines and JBI evidence synthesis standards across eight major databases (SciELO, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Embase) for studies published between 2000 and 2025.
Identified 218 citations and included 18 quantitative observational studies evaluating Brazilian Federal Medical Expert Service data.
Cross-sectional study designs predominated across the evidence base (66.7%), followed by ecological and time-series analyses (22.2%).
Musculoskeletal disorders constituted the primary cause of work absence, while mental disorders ranked as the third leading cause and demonstrated a rising temporal trend.
Disability determinants operated across individual, occupational, and institutional levels, with regulatory frameworks such as the Social Security Technical Epidemiological Nexus significantly modifying observed outcome patterns.

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Scoping review reveals musculoskeletal and mental disorders as leading causes of work disability in Brazilian workers, highlighting institutional influences on sick leave trajectories.

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Lourenção et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a21f2fb91fc834adb87 https://doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologia7040111

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Scoping review reveals musculoskeletal and mental disorders as leading causes of work disability in Brazilian workers, highlighting institutional influences on sick leave trajectories.

Work-Related Illnesses and Work Disability in Brazil: A Scoping Review of the Epidemiological Profile and Determinants of Sick Leave and Occupational Accidents

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Work-Related Illnesses and Work Disability in Brazil: A Scoping Review of the Epidemiological Profile and Determinants of Sick Leave and Occupational Accidents

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