The responders’ demographic characteristics at baseline, by the incidence proportion of sickness absence during the successive three months
| Characteristics at baseline | n | Sickness absence, n (row %) |
|---|---|---|
| †4931 subjects had filled in the questionnaire, but there was missing information on sickness absence in 55 subjects. | ||
| Total sample | 4876† | 1527 (31.3) |
| Age | ||
| <30 | 342 | 111 (32.5) |
| 30–39 | 918 | 289 (31.5) |
| 40–49 | 2010 | 578 (28.8) |
| 50–59 | 1404 | 483 (34.4) |
| >59 | 201 | 66 (32.8) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 4684 | 1460 (31.2) |
| Male | 191 | 67 (35.1) |
| Civil status | ||
| Married or cohabiting | 3899 | 1202 (30.8) |
| Single | 971 | 325 (33.5) |