Figure 1.

Descriptive statistics of data (N=13,557). (a)–(c) Frequency distribution of poor self-rated health, subjective SES and subjective social class. (d)–(j) Prevalence of poor health by subjective and objective SES indicators.

Notes: Social status in (g) and occupational status in (j) broken down into quintiles to aid data description. In subsequent analyses, the continuous forms of social status and occupational status are used. Social classes in (i): (1) higher salariat, (2) lower salariat, (3) higher-grade white-collar workers, (4) petit-bourgeoisie or independents (non-agriculture), (5) petit-bourgeoisie or independents (agriculture), (6) higher-grade blue-collar workers, (7) lower-grade white-collar workers, (8) skilled workers, (9) semi- and non-skilled workers.