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Characteristics of patients with LBP
| Characteristics | Men (n = 9) | Women (n = 4) |
|---|---|---|
| age (mean) | 52 | 48 |
| professional education | 5 | 0 |
| country of birth | ||
| Serbia | 2 | 1 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 |
| Bosnia | 2 | 1 |
| Macedonia | 1 | 0 |
| Kosovo | 0 | 1 |
| duration of stay in Switzerland (years, mean) | 24.5 years | 16 years |
| married | 9/9 | 4/4 |
| financial support of children | 6 | 2 |
| duration of back pain (years, mean) | 7 years | 3.5 years |
| work load (max load to be lifted at work) | ||
| light (< 10 kg) | 2 | 1 |
| medium-heavy (10-20 kg) | 3 | 3 |
| heavy-very heavy (> 20 kg) | 4 | 0 |
