Table 1 The most common groups of limiting longstanding illnesses in women who had recently given birth
From: Prevalence and impact of disability in women who had recently given birth in the UK
Limiting Longstanding Illnesses | % of total* (n = 1,705) |
|---|---|
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, including: | 29.3 |
Back disorders | 20.0 |
Arthritis | 3.5 |
Other joint disorders | 3.3 |
Diseases of the respiratory system, including: | 14.7 |
Asthma | 13.1 |
Mental and behavioural disorders, including: | 13.8 |
Recurrent depressive disorder | 9.3 |
Diseases of the nervous system, including: | 7.8 |
Migraine | 2.4 |
Epilepsy | 1.8 |
Diseases of the digestive system, including: | 4.7 |
Irritable bowel syndrome | 1.2 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, including: | 4.6 |
Thyroid disorders | 2.5 |
Diabetes mellitus | 1.3 |
Diseases of the circulatory system, including: | 3.6 |
Primary hypertension | 1.2 |
Diseases of the genitourinary system, including: | 3.3 |
Endometriosis | 1.1 |