Female-dominated jobs experience more intentional violence

Violent injury rates (per 1,000 FTE) by employee gender mix

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Source: BLS Survey of Occupational Illnesses and Injuries (2021-2022), BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (2022), American Community Survey (2022)

Note: Female (male) dominated occupations are those employing over 50% women (men). Injury rates are weighted by 2022 employment.

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