Table 2. Health status amongst people with and without disabilities.
| Disability (n, %) | No disability (n, %) | aOR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced a health problem in last 12 months | 71 (19%) | 27 (8%) | 2.5 (1.5, 4.0)*** |
| Diagnosed with a chronic condition 1 | |||
| • Diabetes | 53 (17%) | 33 (12%) | 1.4 (0.9, 2.3) |
| • Hypertension | 108 (34%) | 59 (21%) | 2.0 (1.3, 3.1)** |
| • Asthma | 36 (11%) | 23 (8%) | 1.4 (0.8, 2.4) |
| • Any of above | 147 (46%) | 88 (31%) | 1.9 (1.3–2.7)** |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
| Health rating (0–100) 1 | 51.5 (29.0) | 72.9 (22.0) | p<0.001*** |
* p < .05
** p < .01 (adjusted for age, gender, location)
1 Amongst people aged 18+