Comparison of prevalence rates of self declared OA in the active population, aged 25–64, in different dimensions of occupational exposure
| Odds ratio (95% CI)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | |
| *Obtained from logistic regressions, adjusted for age, body mass index, and smoking. | ||
| †Occupations classified as having regular physical demand.11 | ||
| ‡Regular handling of persons or heavy objects such as lifting and carrying. | ||
| §Regular use of force with tools or machines. | ||
| ¶Regular repetitive motion of hands and arms at fast pace. | ||
| **Regular exposure to vibrations from hand tools. | ||
| Manual work† | ||
| reference: non-manual | 1.4 (1.1 to 1.8) | 0.9 (0.7 to 1.1) |
| Handling heavy objects‡ | ||
| reference: none or occasional | 1.2 (1.0 to 1.4) | 1.2 (1.0 to 1.5) |
| Use of force with tools/machines§ | ||
| reference: none or occasional | 1.3 (1.1 to 1.5) | 1.4 (1.1 to 1.9) |
| Repetitive work¶ | ||
| reference: none or occasional | 1.3 (1.1 to 1.6) | 0.8 (0.7 to 1.0) |
| Vibrations from hand tools** | ||
| reference: none or occasional | 1.4 (1.2 to 1.7) | 1.3 (0.8 to 2.1) |