Table 4.
Reported work-related difficulties among men and women in Sweden, by percent
| Causes of the difficulty | Men | Woman | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stress, mental pressure | 32.9 | 47.7 | 41.6 |
| Demanding work postures | 31.3 | 28.7 | 29.8 |
| Heavy manual handling | 21.8 | 18.7 | 20.0 |
| Repeated and repetitive tasks | 9.9 | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Noise | 6.1 | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Difficult temperature conditions | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Chemical / technical products | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Threats, violence | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Bullying, harassments | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Inebriation | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Plants and animals | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Agents, contagion, infection | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Other/not listed cause of work-related difficulty | 40.6 | 43.8 | 42.5 |