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Table 1 Risk estimates for sickness absence for more than 2 weeks in relation to mean weekly computer use

From: Does computer use pose a hazard for future long-term sickness absence?

Computer use
Hours/week
Number of Participants
N = 2,146
Sickness absence > 2 weeks
(%)
Mean number weeks at risk
per person
Sickness absence HR (95% CI)
Unadjusted
Sickness absence HR (95% CI)
Adjusted*
0-<2.5 365 7.3 257 1.00 1.00
2.5-<5 230 6.0 261 0.91
(0.82-0.99)
1.07
(0.96-1.20)
5-<10 628 7.1 261 1.05
(0.98-1.13)
1.19
(1.10-1.30)
10-<15 540 6.9 260 1.09
(1.01-1.17)
1.09
(0.99-1.19)
15-<20 276 6.0 262 1.09
(0.99-1.19)
1.04
(0.93-1.16
> 20 107 6.3 263 1.08
(0.96-1.23)
0.94
(0.82-1.09)
  1. *Hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals obtained by complementary log- log regression for interval-censored survival times. Adjusted for individual characteristics, psychosocial work environment factors, ergonomic factors and computer work seniority (years).