Health and Safety Executive

Table MSDGOR3 - 2005/06

Estimated days (full-day equivalent) off work and associated average days lost per (full-time equivalent) worker due to self-reported musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by work, by country and government office region within England.

Country Government office region within England Sample cases $ Days lost (thousands) Average days lost per worker
central 95% C.I. central 95% C.I.
lower upper lower upper
England   439 8324 6819 9830 0.42 0.34 0.49
North East 27 530 264 797 0.58 0.29 0.87
North West 49 1446 721 2171 0.55 0.28 0.83
Yorkshire and the Humber 54 879 376 1382 0.45 0.19 0.71
East Midlands 51 1367 711 2022 0.78 0.41 1.16
West Midlands 40 581 226 936 0.28 0.11 0.45
East 54 797 383 1211 0.35 0.17 0.53
London 45 1119 474 1764 0.37 0.16 0.58
South East 92 1157 693 1621 0.34 0.20 0.47
South West 27 450 197 702 0.22 0.098 0.35
Wales   31 454 198 711 0.42 0.18 0.65
Scotland   39 672 328 1016 0.33 0.16 0.50
Great Britain   509 9450 7885 11015 0.41 0.34 0.48

Notes:

Figures in italics are estimates based on fewer than 40 sample cases.

$ For people taking time off work.

Quick links

Ask an expert 0845 345 0055

Health and Safety Executive
Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly CF83 3GG

Directgov - Business Link

Updated 12.03.09