Descriptive data on the study populations
| BAS-UE | BAS-LE | KANS-UE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS, musculoskeletal disorders study; KANS, arm, neck, and shoulder study; LE, lower extremity; UE, upper extremity. | |||
| Number of subjects | 406 | 300 | 557 |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 43 (10) | 42 (12) | 43 (11) |
| Female sex | 57% | 45% | 53% |
| Working hours/week | |||
| 1–24 | 31% | 25% | 26% |
| 25–36 | 25% | 22% | 22% |
| >36 | 43% | 53% | 52% |