Table 1 The association between socioeconomic status, Roma ethnicity and health status
Odds ratio* (95% CI)
Bad or very bad self-reported healthSevere functional limitation
Equivalent monthly income†0.90 (0.85 to 0.94)0.92 (0.87 to 0.98)
Education
    Primary only1.0 (reference)1.0 (reference)
    Secondary without leaving certificate0.91 (0.69 to 1.2)0.83 (0.59 to 1.2)
    At least secondary education with leaving certificate0.49 (0.37 to 0.64)0.74 (0.53 to 1.0)
Employment
    Active worker1.0 (reference)1.0 (reference)
    Unemployed1.6 (0.99 to 2.7)1.3 (0.66 to 2.7)
    Pensioner6.5 (4.8 to 8.9)12.7 (8.8 to 18.2)
    Disability pensioner1.5 (1.1 to 2.1)2.1 (1.4 to 3.1)
    Other inactive1.5 (1.0 to 2.2)1.8 (1.1 to 2.9)
Living in Roma settlements0.97 (0.74 to 1.3)0.95 (0.66 to 1.4)

  • CI, confidence interval.

  • *Estimates from a logistic regression model containing all factors and adjusted for age and gender.

  • †Per 40€.