Frequency of somatic symptoms in 1995 in men and women
| Men % | Women % | |
|---|---|---|
| Headache | 3.7 | 13.4 |
| Abdominal pains | 2.8 | 7.8 |
| Fatigue or weakness | 3.7 | 14.9 |
| Lethargy | 6.0 | 13.1 |
| Difficulty in falling asleep or waking up during the night | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Lack of appetite | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Dizziness | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Diarrhoea or irregular bowel function | 3.7 | 12.3 |
| Nausea or vomiting | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Heartburn or dyspepsia | 3.2 | 7.3 |
| Profuse perspiration in the absence of physical effort | — | 3.0 |
| Hand tremor | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| Tachycardia or irregular heart rhythm | — | 2.5 |
| Dyspnoea in the absence of physical effort | — | 3.0 |
| Number of cases | 218 | 397 |