Table 34 Cases of sickness absence and sickness absence man-days, self-certified and doctor-certified absence, by sex and duration. Per cent. Quarterly figures. 2009-2010

34 Cases of sickness absence and sickness absence man-days, self-certified and doctor-certified absence, by sex and duration. Per cent. Quarterly figures. 2009-2010¹
	Q4 2009			Q4 2010

	Until 2 weeks (self-certified absence includet)	3 - until 12 weeks	More than 12 weeks	Until 2 weeks (self-certified absence includet)	3 - until 12 weeks	More than 12 weeks

Total
Cases of sickness absence	79.6	12.6	7.8	79.7	13.1	7.2
Sickness absence man-days	14.3	20.6	65.1	14.3	23.1	62.7

Males
Cases of sickness absence	81.7	11.2	7.1	81.8	11.7	6.5
Sickness absence man-days	15.1	19.5	65.3	15.2	22.2	62.6

Females
Cases of sickness absence	78.1	13.6	8.3	78.3	14.0	7.7
Sickness absence man-days	13.6	21.4	64.9	13.5	23.7	62.8

¹	Calculation of duration is based on the start- and stop dates for the sickness absence - independent of the current quarter under examination. For instance, absences with duration of more than three months, ending early in the present quarter, will be categorised as "more than 12 weeks".