Two sides of the same coin? Absolute income and perceived income inadequacy as social determinants of health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Absolute income is commonly used in studies of health inequalities, however it does not reflect spending patterns, debts, or expectations. These aspects are reflected in measures concerning perceived income inadequacy. While health inequities by absolute income or perceived income inadequacy are well established, few studies have explored the interplay of absolute income and perceived income inadequacy in relation to health.

Methods

Multiple data sources were linked into a nationally representative dataset (n = 445,748) of Dutch adults (18 +). The association between absolute income, perceived income inadequacy and health (self-reported health, chronic disease and psychological distress) was tested using logistic and Poisson regressions, controlling for various po

SUBMITTER: Meisters R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature