Health and Safety Executive

Table ULNGOR1E - 2006/07

Estimated prevalence and rates of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders mainly affecting the upper limbs or neck, caused or made worse by work, by country and government office region within England, for people ever employed.

Country Government office region within England Estimated prevalence (thousands) Rate per 100 000 ever employed
central 95% C.I. central 95% C.I.
lower upper lower upper
England  365337393 9909101060
North East2216 2912008601540
North West4737 569407401140
Yorkshire and the Humber41 325111308801380
East Midlands3829 4611709101440
West Midlands4837 5812409701510
East352643 8206201020
London413152 8005901010
South East4333 52690540840
South West5141 62131010501580
Wales 25 183211308101450
Scotland 36 27449307101150
Great Britain  426396456 9909201060

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