Chart title: Activity Status of Diagnostic Radiographers Covered 
 
Of the 1 473 diagnostic radiographers covered, 707 (48.0%) had responded to the survey, while the remaining 766 (52.0%) had not responded.  Among the respondents, 670 (94.8%)were active in the local diagnostic radiography profession whereas 37 (5.2%) reported to be inactive in the local diagnostic radiography profession.

Among the 670 active diagnostic radiographers, 665 (99.3%) were practising in the local diagnostic radiography profession, two (0.3%) (a) was not practising in the diagnostic radiography profession in Hong Kong during the survey period; (b) had been available for work during the seven days before the survey; and (c) had sought work in the diagnostic radiography profession during the 30 days before the survey, two (0.3%) (a) were not practising in the diagnostic radiography profession in Hong Kong during the survey period; (b) had been available for work during the seven days before the survey; and (c) were expected to return to original jobs in the  diagnostic radiography profession during the 30 days before the survey, and the remaining one (0.1%) reported having temporary sickness.
 
Of the 37 inactive diagnostic radiographers, 31 (83.8%) reported not practising in the diagnostic radiography profession in Hong Kong and not seeking job in the diagnostic radiography profession during the 30 days before the survey and six (16.2%) reported practising overseas.

Of the 31 inactive diagnostic radiographers, 17 (54.8%) were working in other professions, five (16.1%) were engaged in household duties, four (12.9%) were retired and the remaining five (16.1%)* had other reasons for being inactive.


Note:
* Figure refers to the number of responding optometrists who reported undertaking studies, wanted to take rest/having no motive to work/having no financial need, etc.
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.