Multivariable incidence rate ratiosa with 95% confidence intervals for disability pension in 2006–2009 among individuals with sickness absence due to otoaudiological diagnosis in 2005, stratified by age and sex.

aAdjusted for age (20–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64) or sex (female, male) when applicable, and family (married/cohabiting, married/cohabiting with children, alone, alone with child, child living with parent); type of living area (larger cities, medium sized cities, smaller places); birth region (Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe, Other world); years of education (0–9, 10–12, >12); hospitalization days (summarized days 2000–2005; 0, 1–4, >4).bICD10: H60–H75, H80, H92, H94, H95.cICD10: H83, H90, H91.dICD10: H81, H82.eICD10: H93.