Table 5

Attributable fractions of work-related factors for disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion

Model 1*Model 2†Model 3‡
MenWomenMenWomenMenWomen
Physical work load factors
 Physically heavy work0.510.410.410.370.240.21
 Heavy lifting0.240.05NA§NANANA
 Working in a forward bent posture0.410.30NA0.06NA0.07
 Working with hands above shoulder level0.260.100.09NA0.10NA
 Work demanding high handgrip forces0.410.12NANANA
 Overall0.460.410.320.27
Psychosocial work-related factors
 High job demands0.13NA0.11NA0.10NA
 Low job control0.430.170.390.190.11NA
 Monotonous work0.140.160.060.20NA0.13
 Overall0.490.350.200.13
  • *Adjusted for age.

  • †Adjusted for age and other risk factors within the group (either physical or psychosocial).

  • ‡Adjusted for age, education and other risk factors within the group (either physical or psychosocial).

  • §NA, not applicable.