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. 2018 Oct 8;76(1):30–32. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2018-105387

Table 1.

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

International Classification of Diseases-10 Prevalence Risk ratio PAF
Risk factors (%) OR 95% CI %
Musculoskeletal
 Lateral epicondylitis
  Force 21.0 2.6 1.9 to 3.5 25
  Posture 10.8 2.6 1.9 to 3.5 15
 Knee osteoarthritis
  Force 21.0 1.7 1.4 to 2.0 13
  Posture 10.8 1.7 1.4 to 2.1 7
 Shoulder soft tissue disorders
  Force 21.0 1.5 1.3 to 1.9 10
  Posture 10.8 1.9 1.5 to 2.5 9
 Non-specific low back pain
  Force 21.0 1.5 1.3 to 1.7 10
  Posture 10.8 1.7 1.4 to 2.0 7
Mental
 Distress/Burnout
  Work quantity 46.2 1.5 1.4 to 1.6 18
  Emotional demanding 12.9 1.6 1.4 to 1.9 7
  Low decision authority 12.7 1.3 1.2 to 1.5 4
  Low support manager 15.5 1.3 1.2 to 1.4 4
  Low support colleague 4.2 1.3 1.2 to 1.4 1
Dermal
 Irritant contact dermatitis
  Wet work 15.8 2.1 1.4 to 3.0 15
Auditive
 Hearing loss
  Noise 7.5 1.9 - 6
Respiratory
 COPD
  Inhaling substances 8.1 1.4 1.2 to 1.7 3

COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.