Table 2

Overview of results of the Poisson regression modelling comparing all-cause mortality rates (1) for Scotland compared with England and Wales and (2) Glasgow compared with Liverpool and Manchester

Excess mortality (all causes)
Scotland vs England and WalesGlasgow vs Liverpool and Manchester
ModelIncidence rate ratio (95% CIs)Incidence rate ratio (95% CIs)
Age+sex1.24 (1.22 to 1.25)1.34 (1.18 to 1.52)
Age+sex+tenure1.16 (1.14 to 1.17)1.31 (1.15 to 1.49)
Age+sex+tenure+car ownership1.13 (1.14 to 1.17)1.26 (1.11 to 1.43)
Age+sex+tenure+car ownership+living alone1.13 (1.12 to 1.14)1.26 (1.11 to 1.44)
Age+sex+tenure+car ownership+living alone+religion1.13 (1.12 to 1.15)1.28 (1.13 to 1.46)
Age+sex+tenure+car ownership+living alone+religion+education1.13 (1.12 to 1.14)1.29 (1.13 to 1.47)
Age+sex+tenure+car ownership+living alone+religion+economic activity1.09 (1.06 to 1.12)1.27 (1.12 to 1.45)
  • Sample aged 35–74 and born (and resident) in Scotland and in the SLS census 2001, or born in England (and resident in England and Wales) and in the LS census 2001.

  • Source: ONS LS and SLS.