Table 2.

Relationship of EQ-5D dimensions, utility scores and VAS to other relevant variables

EQ-5D dimension/utility score vs variable	n (%)	p
Usual activity vs severe dyspepsia #
No problems	45 (72.6%)	0.07
Got problems	17 (27.4%)
Pain vs severe dyspepsia #
No pain	10 (16.7%)	0.06
Moderate/extreme pain	50 (83.3%)
Utility score vs dyspepsia#
Mild	0.78 *	0.002
Severe	0.72
VAS scale vs dyspepsia
Mild	60*	0.002
Severe	70

* median value

# Defined by LDQ – Mild < 15, Severe ≥ 15