Table 1

Estimated population attributable fractions of diseases due to exposure to work-related risk factors in the Netherlands

International Classification of Diseases-10PrevalenceRisk ratioPAF
Risk factors (%)OR95% CI%
Musculoskeletal
 Lateral epicondylitis
  Force21.02.61.9 to 3.525
  Posture10.82.61.9 to 3.515
 Knee osteoarthritis
  Force21.01.71.4 to 2.013
  Posture10.81.71.4 to 2.17
 Shoulder soft tissue disorders
  Force21.01.51.3 to 1.910
  Posture10.81.91.5 to 2.59
 Non-specific low back pain
  Force21.01.51.3 to 1.710
  Posture10.81.71.4 to 2.07
Mental
 Distress/Burnout
  Work quantity46.21.51.4 to 1.618
  Emotional demanding12.91.61.4 to 1.97
  Low decision authority12.71.31.2 to 1.54
  Low support manager15.51.31.2 to 1.44
  Low support colleague4.21.31.2 to 1.41
Dermal
 Irritant contact dermatitis
  Wet work15.82.11.4 to 3.015
Auditive
 Hearing loss
  Noise7.51.9-6
Respiratory
 COPD
  Inhaling substances8.11.41.2 to 1.73
  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.