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Table BACKAGE1W12 - 2005/06

Estimated prevalence and rates of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders mainly affecting the back caused or made worse by work, by age and gender, for people working in the last 12 months

Gender Age group Sample cases Estimated prevalence (thousands) Rate per 100 000 employed in last 12 months
central 95% C.I. central 95% C.I.
lower upper lower upper
Males 16 - 34 64 39 29 48 710 530 890
35 - 44 85 47 37 58 1200 940 1460
45 - 54 62 35 26 43 1050 790 1320
55+ 53 27 20 34 950 690 1200
Total 264 148 130 166 950 840 1070
Females 16 - 34 28 17 10 23 330 210 460
35 - 44 53 27 20 35 780 570 1000
45 - 54 57 29 22 37 970 710 1220
55+ 37 19 12 25 870 590 1160
Total 175 92 78 106 670 570 770
All persons 16 - 34 92 55 44 67 530 420 640
35 - 44 138 75 62 88 1000 830 1180
45 - 54 119 64 52 76 1010 830 1200
55+ 90 45 36 55 920 720 1110
Total 439 240 217 263 820 740 900

Notes:

Figures in italics are estimates based on fewer than 30 sample cases.

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Updated 19.10.09