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Distribution of self-reported health status outcomes by age and sex
| Variables | Men (n=2,463) | Women (n=2,668) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean health status score (SD) | ||
| 50–59 years | 74.5 (13.0) | 72.1(12.1) |
| 60–69 years | 71.5 (12.2) | 68.4 (10.3) |
| 70–79 years | 67.1 (11.2) | 64.5 (11.0) |
| 80 years and over | 61.3 (10.2) | 58.5 (9.2) |
| Percentage of respondents with health status less than median | ||
| 50–59 (years) | 34.8 | 41.3 |
| 60–69 (years) | 43.8 | 54.2 |
| 70–79 (years) | 60.0 | 66.8 |
| 80 years and over | 82.7 | 84.7 |
