Table 2 Distribution regarding ‘self-rated health’ outcomes for statements in the final multivariate model. Increased odds ratio (OR) indicates that the individual experienced low self-rated health (95 % confidence intervals (CI); Ref = reference)

Physical and mental health

I feel mentally worn out.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

5.0

3.8–6.6

1.6

1.1–2.3

Agree

9.0

6.9–12

1.8

1.3–2.6

I feel physically worn out.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

5.8

4.4–7.6

2.5

1.8–3.6

Agree

13

9.2–17

4.1

2.8–6.1

Physical work environment

I can usually manage the physical working demands of my daily work.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

3.2

2.1–4.9

1.9

1.1–3.2

Disagree

3.1

2.2–4.4

1.7

1.1–2.7

Working pace and working time

I seldom feel rested.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

3.6

2.7–4.9

1.6

1.1–2.2

Agree

7.9

6.2–10

1.9

1.3–2.7

I feel that I get enough rest/relaxation between my working days.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

9.5

7.3–12

2.3

1.6–3.3

Disagree

4.8

3.6–6.4

2.1

1.5–3.0

Attitude to senior in the organization

The manager’s attitude towards senior employees is positive at my workplace.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

2.5

1.8–3.5

0.7

0.4–1.0

Disagree

2.5

1.9–3.3

1.4

1.0–2.0

I feel discriminated against in my workplace because of my age.

Disagree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

3.8

2.5–5.6

2.3

1.4–3.9

Agree

2.8

1.9–4.1

1.6

1.0–2.6

Motivation and work satisfaction

I am satisfied with my present work situation.

Agree

Ref.

Ref.

Partly agree

7.8

5.6–11

2.9

1.8–4.4

Disagree

4.6

3.6–5.9

2.1

1.6–2.9