Table 3 Comparison of self-reported health parameters between people with and without disability

Total (1992)

839

42.1

1153

57.9

Needed to visit hospital in past year

154

18.4

101

8.8

Pearson chi²(1) =40.0562; P < =0.001

Ever hospitalized

149

17.8

58

5.0

Pearson chi²(1) =84.4992; P <0.001

Currently on medication

79

9.4

59

5.1

Pearson chi²(1) =13.9189; P <0.001

Suffers from diabetes

105

12.5

8

0.7

Pearson chi²(1) =126.8201; P < =0.001

Suffers from hypertension

10

1.3

10

1.0

Pearson chi²(1) =1.7310 P =0.421

Suffers from convulsions

105

12.5

8

0.7

Pearson chi²(1) =126.8201; P < 0.001

Suffers from depression

174

20.7

28

2.4

Pearson chi²(1) =178.6808; P < 0.001