Cumulative trauma disorders are classified as injuries, not illnesses, because they involve sudden, instantaneous traumatic events.

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Cumulative trauma disorders, also known as repetitive strain injuries, develop over time due to ongoing stress or repeated micro-traumas to a particular area of the body. They are considered injuries rather than illnesses because they result from gradual damage, rather than from sudden, instantaneous trauma.

Cumulative Trauma Disorders Are Classified as Injuries, Not Illnesses, Because