%0 Journal Article
%T Epidemiological and Medico-Legal Aspects of Occupational Injuries and Diseases (OID) in the Public Sector in Côte d’Ivoire from 2017 to 2021
%A Aimé
%A Francois Tchicaya
%A Chimè
%A ne Pulché
%A rie Guié
%A gui
%A Any Adjoua Kra
%A Kouamé
%A Yomi
%A Sangah Barthé
%A lé
%A my Wognin
%J Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine
%P 102-117
%@ 2333-357X
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/odem.2025.133007
%X Occupational accidents and diseases remain a significant occupational health and public health problem in both the private and public sectors. To describe their epidemiological and medico-legal aspects, we conducted a descriptive study of accidents and illnesses contracted during service among public sector employees in Côte d’Ivoire from 2017 to 2021. Method: This was a cross-sectional study involving all occupational accidents and diseases affecting Ivorian public sector employees, reported to the Health Council from 2017 to 2021. Results: During the study period, 217 cases of work-related injuries were reported. The mortality rate was 3.1%. Only 2 cases of occupational disease were recorded compared to 225 cases of accidents. There were 195 men and 32 women, with ages ranging from 26 to 65 years and a mean age of 37 years. The majority of employees (53.3%) belonged to the health sector. The main injuries observed were fractures (58.6%). In this study, all workers experienced temporary total disability (TTD). The average duration of temporary total disability was 63.79 days. All victims were assigned a rate of permanent partial disability (PPD). All victims received compensation. Conclusion: The importance of prevention, the simplification of required documentation, and the sensitization of administrative authorities and civil servants regarding these procedures are essential.
%K Occupational Risks
%K Civil Servants
%K Accidents Occurring during Service
%K Illnesses Contracted during Service
%K Declaration
%K Recognition
%K Compensation
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=143845