Zheng Y G, Hu Y G, Zhou B W
Qing-dao Medical College.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1994 Jan;32(1):43-5.
To evaluate the impact of low back pain we conducted a cross-sectional epidemiologic study of 10087 workers in factories of textile, machinery auto-transportation, clothing and sea cultivation. The prevalence of pain was compared with ages, sexes, duration of employment, types of jobs as well as body posture. The prevalence of low back in males was 13.66%, and in females 8.75% (average 11.53%). The risk factors included lifting, bending, twisting prolonged sitting and vibration as well as moisture and coldness prolonged sitting was. The important contributing factor of low back pain in sedentary workers.