Gender specific analysis of occupational diseases of the low back caused by carrying, lifting or extreme trunk flexion--use of a prevention index to identify occupations with high prevention needs.

Background: Gender specific analysis of the occupational disease of the lumbar spine caused by carrying, lifting, or extreme trunk flexion in Germany (OD No.2108) with the aim to identify areas of focus for prevention and research with a prevention index (PI).

Methods: Data from the German Statutory Accident Insurance stratified by gender are shown.