Table 1 Occupational groups and the associated risk of LTSL during follow-up
Occupation | N | Distribution (%) | Cases n* | Cases (%) (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 925 | 186 | 20.1 (17.5–22.7) | |
Registered nurse | 271 | 29.3 | 49 | 18.1 (13.8–23.2) |
Physical therapist. Radiographer. Health worker with college education | 63 | 6.8 | 11 | 17.5 (8.2–28.4) |
Social worker. Social educator | 99 | 10.7 | 25 | 25.3 (16.7–34.2) |
Nursing and care assistants | 409 | 44.2 | 82 | 20.0 (16.1–23.9) |
Doctors’/dentists’ assistant. Pharmacy technician | 83 | 9 | 19 | 22.9 (13.1–31.8) |