Distributions of study variables among men and women 21–84 years old
| Men (46%; 33 964) | Women (54%, 39 366) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are % (n). | ||
| Self-rated poor oral health | 12 (3 960) | 10 (3 686) |
| Symptoms of periodontal disease | 7 (1 098) | 7 (1 175) |
| Refraining from seeking dental treatment | 17 (5 351) | 17 (6 331) |
| Not visiting dentist or dental hygienist | 14 (2 019) | 10 (1 685) |
| Socioeconomic disadvantage | ||
| Mild | 15 (4 812) | 19 (7 033) |
| Severe | 10 (3 243) | 14 (5 231) |
| Living alone | 26 (8 177) | 29 (10 492) |
| Low education (⩽9 years) | 54 (15 616) | 51 (17 132) |
| Occupational status | ||
| Manual (blue-collar) | 42 (12 779) | 48 (16 899) |
| Inactive in labour market | 10 (3 164) | 7 (2 409) |
| Age group (years) | ||
| 21–35 | 18 (5 881) | 19 (7 221) |
| 35–50 | 25 (8 161) | 27 (9 933) |
| 50–65 | 31 (9 877) | 30 (10 964) |
| 65–84 | 26 (8 179) | 24 (9 034) |
| Lifestyle habits | ||
| Daily smoking | 14 (4 295) | 17 (6 140) |
| Daily snuffing | 22 (7 009) | 3 (977) |
| Diet with less fruit and vegetables | 34 (10 822) | 17 (6 108) |
| High alcohol consumption | 14 (4 304) | 6 (2 375) |
| Physical inactivity | 13 (4 129) | 13 (4 524) |