To what extent do socioeconomic inequalities in SRH reflect inequalities in burden of disease? The HELIUS study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-rated health (SRH), an attractive measure for health monitoring, shows persistent inequalities with regard to socioeconomic status (SES). However, knowledge on the extent to which inequalities in SRH reflect inequalities in disease burden is lacking.

Methods

Data come from the multi-ethnic HEalthy LIfe in an Urban Setting study (Dutch, South-Asian Surinamese, African Surinamese, Ghanaian, Turkish or Moroccan origin, N = 19 379, aged 18-70). SES was defined by educational and occupational level. Disease burden was operationalized as chronic diseases, physical and mental functioning (measured with SF-12) and depressive symptoms (measured with PHQ-9). We applied logistic regression analyses and reported average marginal effects (AME).

Results

Dutch origin

SUBMITTER: Galenkamp H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7685859 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature