Table 2

Comparison between respondents and non-respondents concerning work related background variables

Respondents (397)Non-respondents (89)
n%n%
In paid employment32080.65662.9
Non-employed369.11415.7
Sickness absence82.077.9
Early retirement pension205.01213.5
Mean age (SD)45  (3.8)45  (2.9)