Relative (and absolute) 12 month prevalence of low back and shoulder complaints according to three different dimensions of complaints
| Reference group (n=188) | Medium exposed group (n=252) | High exposed group (n=182) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low back | |||
| Trouble (ache, pain, discomfort) | 47% (89) | 49% (123) | 48% (89) |
| High pain intensity | 15% (29) | 15% (38) | 21% (38) |
| High disability | 6% (11) | 6% (14) | 12% (23) |
| Shoulders | |||
| Trouble (ache, pain, discomfort) | 25% (48) | 27% (68) | 41% (75) |
| High pain intensity | 5% (9) | 9% (22) | 20% (37) |
| High disability | 3% (5) | 6% (15) | 10% (18) |