Table 9

Effect of sex on the rate of sick leave due to neck and shoulder disorders in different job experience and age groups

SexExperienced workersNew workers, year 1New workers, year 2+
<3030–40>40<3030–40>40<3030–40>40
Male1.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.0
Female12.82.91.94.00.90.61.40.30.2