Table 2 Oslo Health Study 2000–2001, 40- and 45- year olds Musculo-skeletal disorders in east, west, and the whole city (percent).

Pain/stiffness in muscles/joints last four weeks

61.4

55.9*

58.4

Very troubled by pain/stiffness in arms/hands

6.7

4.0*

5.3

Very troubled by pain/stiffness in neck/shoulders

13.6

7.5⁺⁺

10.5

Very troubled by pain/stiffness in upper back

7.6

3.1 ⁺⁺

5.3

Very troubled by pain/stiffness in lower back

11.4

4.8⁺⁺

8.0

Very troubled by pain/stiffness in hips/legs/feet

10.6

4.8⁺⁺

7.6

Very troubled by pain/stiffness elsewhere

3.8

1.3⁺

2.4

Extensive pain/stiffness in muscles and/or joints

30.0

18.9 ⁺⁺

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Duration > 3 years

44.2

42.5

43.4

Satisfied with health care (quite satisfied/very satisfied)

28.5

38.9⁺

32.2

Confident in coping ability (quite sure/very sure)

74.9

86.2⁺⁺

76.7