"The most common sicknesses are not tremendously exotic.
We chose to investigate people sickness absent with back, neck, and shoulder disorders, because to date they represent the most common sick-leave and DP diagnoses [ 1].
The most common causes of sickness absence are: musculoskeletal complaints, mental health problems, and cardiovascular diseases [ 17, 18].
Most physiotherapists had received specialist musculoskeletal training, a sampling strength since the second most common reason for sickness certification is musculoskeletal ill-health [ 55].
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychiatric problems are the most common causes of sickness absence, long-term work incapacity and retirement due to ill-health among both men and women.
Until recently, musculoskeletal disorders have been the most common reason for sickness absence and disability pension (DP) in the working population [ 1].
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs), caused by a number of different pathogens, are the most common infectious causes of sickness absenteeism among workers [ 4].
The most common symptoms of decompression sickness are localized pain, numbness/paresthesia and muscular weakness, typically presenting within the first 24 h, whereas symptoms of air embolism from pulmonary barotrauma occur immediately upon ascent [ 4, 5].
The most common medical complications are radiation sickness and cancer, affecting the lungs.
