Table 5 Comparison of baseline characteristics of included versus excluded individuals in analyses on single transitions in employment status and general health
From: Single transitions and persistence of unemployment are associated with poor health outcomes
Characteristic | Included N = 47,734 | Excludeda N = 10,170 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, y (mean ± SD) | 41.6 ± 12.2 | 46.8 ± 11.5 | < 0.001 |
Men (%, N) | 52.4 (25014) | 52.1 (5303) | 0.64 |
Intermediate education (%,N) | 38.7 (18475) | 44.4 (1897) | < 0.001 |
Lower education (%,N) | 9.1 (4329) | 5.5 (234) | < 0.001 |
BMI ≥ 30 k/m2 (%,N) | 10.2 (4887) | 11.8 (1198) | < 0.001 |
Poor perceived health (%,N) | 15.2 (7248) | 17.5 (1776) | < 0.001 |
Poor mental health (%,N) | 11.3 (3723) | 12.0 (895) | 0.11 |
Current smokers (%,N) | 30.1 (14385) | 25.9 (2630) | < 0.001 |