Table 3

Subjective Health Variables, Averages by Gender

VariableELSAHRS
MenWomenMenWomen
Health limits activities0.410.540.540.67
Self reported health2.612.572.752.78
Health limits work0.240.250.250.27
N18,85122,44644,50058,773
  • Notes: Includes individuals aged 50–70. “Health limits activities” and “Health limits work” are binary measures; “Self-reported health” is a five-point categorical variable, where “5” is excellent.