Association between incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome and work skill level (25–64-year age group).
| Incidence per 1000 (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Un-and semi-skilled labour | Skilled labour and higher | |
| 1987 | ||
| Male | 0.9 (0.2 to 1.6) | 1.0 (0.5 to 1.6) |
| Female | 4.2 (2.3 to 5.8) | 2.6 (1.5 to 3.8) |
| 2001 | ||
| Male | 1.4 (0.9 to 2.0) | 1.4 (1.0 to 1.7) |
| Female | 5.4 (4.4 to 6.4) | 3.5 (2.9 to 4.1) |