Table 3 Distribution regarding ‘diagnosed disease’ outcomes for statements in the final multivariate model. Increased odds ratio (OR) indicates an individual with a diagnosed disease (95 % confidence interval (Cl); Ref = reference)

Physical and mental health

I feel physically worn out.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

2.3

1.7–2.9

1.7

1.3–2.3

Agree

3.6

2.7–4.7

2.3

1.7–3.2

Physical work environment

I can usually manage physical working demands of my daily work.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

2.1

1.9–4.6

2.3

1.5–3.7

Disagree

3.1

2.2–4.4

2.4

1.7–3.5

Working pace and working time

The pace of work in my daily work is too rapid.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

0.8

0.7–1.1

0.6

0.5–0.8

Agree

1.3

1.0–1.6

0.8

0.7–1.1

I feel that I get enough rest/relaxation between my working days.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

2.4

1.9–3.0

1.7

1.3–2.2

Disagree

2.1

1.7–2.7

1.8

1.4–2.4