Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Mean | 95% CI | Median | IQR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| Male | 53.0 | 52.8–53.2 | 53 | 44–62 |
| Female | 51.1 | 50.9–51.3 | 51 | 42–60 |
| Consultation frequency over 12‐month period (All) | 4.9 | 4.9–5.0 | 3 | 1–6 |
| Males | 4.2 | 4.2–4.3 | 3 | 1–6 |
| Females | 5.6 | 5.5–5.7 | 4 | 2–8 |
| Musculoskeletal consultation prevalence | ||
| Males | Females | Both partners |
| 3917 (29.0%) | 4375 (32.4%) | 1457 (10.78%) |
| Musculoskeletal pain consultations | ||
| Male | Female | |
| Number (%) | Number (%) | |
| Back | 804 (6.0%) | 852 (6.3%) |
| Knee | 521 (3.9%) | 497 (3.7%) |
| Neck | 269 (2.0%) | 360 (2.7%) |
| Shoulder | 301 (2.2%) | 267 (2.0%) |
| Foot | 237 (1.8%) | 272 (2.0%) |
| Osteoarthritis | 311 (2.3%) | 350 (2.6%) |
IQR, interquartile range; CI, confidence interval.