Rates and causes of death in relation to different jobs, occupational and socioeconomic groups, or social class. Because some occupations have older incumbents than others (e.g. judges) allowance for age bias is made by comparing either standardized mortality ratios for those aged 15-64 years or related but less familiar indices, such as comparative mortality figure or proportional mortality ratio.
Fatality resulting from occupational diseases or injuries incurred at work. Yearly mortality rates (deaths per million individuals at risk) exhibit significant variation across occupations, ranging from minimal levels in clothing and footwear manufacturing to substantial levels in sectors like offshore oil and gas industries. The distribution of fatalities changes over time with shifts in industrial norms. Some diseases, requiring years to manifest, may reflect occupational practices that have been enhanced subsequently.