Table 2

 Age and sex specific rates of new presentations from 1992 to 2000. Figures are rates per 100 000 population

Age group(years)Carpal tunnel syndromeMorton’s metatarsalgiaUlnar neuropathyMeralgia paraestheticaRadial neuropathy
*Crude rate.
Women
    0–3481.529.28.726.360.58
    35–44289.081.928.212.71.98
    45–54380.1161.129.218.82.32
    55–64294.9197.427.123.72.91
    65–74224.9145.121.821.82.00
    75–84260.791.420.311.32.91
    85–100162.942.912.93.441.72
    All ages*198.986.018.112.31.56
Men
    0–3421.216.09.373.151.59
    35–44104.846.735.815.53.75
    45–54144.370.139.622.83.24
    55–64156.7106.343.125.24.48
    65–74128.999.437.421.33.86
    75–84172.386.729.910.65.70
    85–100147.860.914.74.513.38
    All ages*82.048.024.411.92.83