Table 1 Demographic, socioeconomic and health characteristics by population group [percent and (number), mean and (standard deviation)]
Characteristics | Â | Non-immigrant Jews | Immigrants | Arabs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Â | 404 | 200 | 400 |
Gender | Men | 40.3 (163) | 40.0 (80) | 42.5 (170) |
| Â | Women | 59.7 (241) | 60.0 (120) | 57.5 (230) |
Age* (years) | Mean (SD) | 49.1 (8.8) | 50.2 (8.7) | 45.0 (8.1) |
Education* | Less than high school | 22.2 (89) | 3.5 (7) | 58.4 (233) |
| Â | High school or more | 32.2 (129) | 41.0 (82) | 24.1 (96) |
| Â | Academic degree | 45.6 (183) | 55.5 (111) | 17.5 (70) |
Employment* | Yes | 77.7 (313) | 78.3 (155) | 49.3 (197) |
| Â | No | 22.3 (90) | 21.7 (43) | 50.8 (203) |
Subjective Socioeconomic Status* | Mean (SD) (range 1-10) | 6.43 (1.8) | 4.22 (1.6) | 5.63 (2.3) |
Physical health related quality of life* | Mean (SD) (range 1-100) | 82.3 (20.9) | 72.3 (24.4) | 71.5 (29.0) |
Mental health related quality of life* | Mean (SD) (range 1-100) | 77.8 (20.5) | 66.8 (24.6) | 68.2 (25.6) |