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Table 1 Distribution (%) and 95% confidence intervals for the EQ-5D dimensions by levels of severity. Individuals aged 80-plus

From: Feeling good in old age: factors explaining health-related quality of life

EQ-5D dimensions

Total sample (N = 2264)

No problems

CI 95%

Mild problems

CI 95%

Moderate problems

CI 95%

Severe problems

CI 95%

Extreme problems

CI 95%

Mobility

33.9

(32.0; 35.8)

17.6

(16.0; 19.2)

23.9

(22.1; 25.7)

19.8

(18.2; 21.4)

4.8

(3.9; 5.7)

Self-care

60.4

(58.4; 62.4)

11.3

(10.0; 12.6)

10.7

(9.4; 12.0)

7.3

(6.2; 8.4)

10.4

(9.1; 11.7)

Usual activities

45.0

(43.0; 47.0)

14.5

(13.0; 16.0)

14.3

(12.9; 15.7)

11.3

(10.0; 12.6)

14.9

(13.4; 16.4)

Pain/discomfort

33.0

(31.1; 34.9)

16.8

(15.3; 18.3)

29.2

(27.3; 31.1)

17.7

(16.1; 19.3)

3.2

(2.5; 3.9)

Anxiety/depression

63.1

(61.1; 65.1)

15.6

(14.1; 17.1)

13.6

(12.2; 15.0)

6.0

(5.0; 7.0)

1.7

(1.2; 2.2)

  1. Source: ESCA 2011–2016
  2. CI confidence interval