Table 3 The number of subjects with/without symptoms and the percentage (%) of these reporting perceived poor health (PPH).

Symptoms

Stomach pain

130

339

60.3

41.3

<0.0005

Back pain

218

251

59.0

35.5

<0.0001

Pain in arms, legs & joints

288

181

52.4

37.0

<0.005

Menstrual cramps

46

210

50.0

46.2

NS

Headaches

176

291

57.0

40.2

<0.001

Chest pain

100

368

66.7

41.0

<0.0001

Dizziness

133

333

64.9

39.3

<0.0001

Fainting spells

23

446

87.0

44.4

<0.0001

Palpitations

88

381

63.6

42.5

<0.001

Shortness of breath

86

383

65.1

42.3

<0.0005

Pain or problems during sexual intercourse

27

238

57.7

45.4

NS

Constipation, loose bowels, or diarrhoea

117

352

62.4

41.2

<0.0001

Nausea, gas, or indigestion

145

324

58.6

41.1

<0.001

Feeling tired or having low energy

263

206

62.6

26.2

<0.0001

Trouble sleeping

202

265

62.9

33.6

<0.0001