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Part 4 of 10 - Who Is At Risk For Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk

Women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, perhaps because the carpal tunnel itself may be smaller in women than in men.

The dominant hand is usually affected first and produces the most severe pain.

Carpal tunnel syndrome usually occurs only in adults.

Persons with diabetes or other metabolic disorders that directly affect the body's nerves and make them more susceptible to compression are also at high risk.

Job Risk

The risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome is not confined to people in a single industry or job, but is especially common in those performing assembly line work such as:

manufacturing

sewing

finishing

cleaning

meat, poultry, or fish packing

In fact, carpal tunnel syndrome is three times more common among assemblers than among data-entry personnel. A study by the Mayo Clinic found heavy computer use (up to 7 hours a day) did not increase a person's risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Other Facts

It is estimated that three of every 10,000 workers loses time from work because of carpal tunnel syndrome. Half of these workers missed more than 10 days of work. The average lifetime cost of carpal tunnel syndrome, including medical bills and lost time from work, is estimated to be more than $30,000 for each injured worker.