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Table SWIT3W12SIG

Comparison of estimated 2001/02, 2003/04-2007/08 prevalence rates of self-reported illness caused or made worse by work, by type of complaint, for people who worked in the last 12 months

Type of complaint Whether 2007/08 rates statistically significantly higher/lower than
2006/07 2005/06 2004/05 2003/04 2001/02
Musculoskeletal disorders Lower No Lower Lower Lower
  mainly affecting the upper limbs or neck Lower No No Lower No
  mainly affecting the lower limbs No No No No No
  mainly affecting the back Lower No No No Lower
Breathing or lung problems No No No Lower Lower
Skin problems No No No No No
Hearing problems No No No No No
Stress, depression or anxiety No Higher No No No
Headache and/or eyestrain No No No No Lower
Heart disease/attack, other circulatory system No No No No Lower
Infectious disease (virus, bacteria) No Higher No Higher No
Other types of complaint No No No No No
All illnesses Lower No No Lower Lower

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Updated 06.10.08