Table 1.
Fifteen health conditions and diseases for which income-related inequalities have been described which were presented to participants to gauge awareness of population-based inequalities between the rich and the poor.
| Health condition or disease | Proportion of respondents that are aware the poor are more likely to suffer from each condition (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | General health | 10 |
| Diabetes | 25 | |
| Heart disease | 19 | |
| Obesity | 35 | |
| Lung disease | 27 | |
| Mental illness | 22 | |
| Stress and anxiety | 22 | |
| Depression | 23 | |
| Alcoholism | 23 | |
| Dental decay | Oral health | 56 |
| Stained and broken teeth | 58 | |
| Missing teeth | 58 | |