Statistics Norway

Sickness absence, self- and doctor-certified

34 Cases of sickness absence and sickness absence man-days, self-certified and doctor-certified absence, by sex and duration. Per cent. Quarterly figures. 2009-20101
  Q4 2009 Q4 2010
  Until 2 weeks (self-certified absence includet) 3 - until 12 weeks More than 12 weeks Until 2 weeks (self-certified absence includet) 3 - until 12 weeks More than 12 weeks
Total            
Cases of sickness absence 79.6 12.6 7.8 79.7 13.1 7.2
Sickness absence man-days 14.3 20.6 65.1 14.3 23.1 62.7
             
Males            
Cases of sickness absence 81.7 11.2 7.1 81.8 11.7 6.5
Sickness absence man-days 15.1 19.5 65.3 15.2 22.2 62.6
             
Females            
Cases of sickness absence 78.1 13.6 8.3 78.3 14.0 7.7
Sickness absence man-days 13.6 21.4 64.9 13.5 23.7 62.8
1  Calculation of duration is based on the start- and stop dates for the sickness absence - independent of the current quarter under examination. For instance, absences with duration of more than three months, ending early in the present quarter, will be categorised as "more than 12 weeks".

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