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Standardised rate ratios for prescribed antidepressants or psychiatric hospital treatment for depression among employees with versus without musculoskeletal pain in the neck, shoulders, elbow, forearm, hand or lower back.
| Musculoskeletal pain | Persons | Person-years at risk | Cases | Rate ratio | 99% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 4217 | 20,097 | 320 | 2.17 | 1.69–2.78 |
| No | 5031 | 24,532 | 167 | 1.00 | – |
