Table 4.
Characterisation of repeat claims by occupation and industry categories.
| Category* | N (%) of participants | Mean ± SD days between 1st and 2nd claims | HR [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same industry/Same occupation (Reference condition) | 24,168 (38.5%) | 927 ± 964 | 1 |
| Same industry/Different occupation | 22,794 (36.3%) | 925 ± 949 | .86 [.85 - .88] |
| Different industry/Same occupation | 4,474 (7.1%) | 1,662 ± 1,149 | .94 [.91 - .97] |
| Different industry/Different occupation | 8,696 (13.9%) | 1,764 ± 1,166 | .82 [.80 - .85] |
| Missing | 2,628 (4.2%) | ||
| Total | 62,760 | 1,088 ± 1,057 |
Mean ± SD days represents average time between the dates of claims lodged. Estimated Hazard Ratio (HR) from Cox regression with 95% Confidence intervals (CI) is shown in the right-most column.
* Occupation was coded using the Australian New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). Industry was coded using the Australian New Zealand Standard Industry Classification (ANZSIC) coding system.