Prevalences of the health indicators in the study population
| neffect | % overall prevalence | % after non-response weighting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *For a description of VOEG, refer to the “materials and methods” section. | |||
| Poor self-rated health (based on single question) | 2301 | 20 | 20 |
| Poor self-rated health (based on VOEG* score) | 2157 | 20 | 19 |
| Items of VOEG* questionnaire: | |||
| Bloated or heavy feeling in the gastric region | 2149 | 19 | 18 |
| Shortness of breath | 2105 | 19 | 19 |
| Pain in the chest or cardiac region | 1412 | 13 | 13 |
| Pain in bones and muscles | 4240 | 38 | 38 |
| Feelings of tiredness | 4431 | 40 | 38 |
| Headache | 3786 | 34 | 33 |
| Back pain | 4643 | 41 | 41 |
| Upset stomach | 1582 | 14 | 14 |
| Benumbed feeling or tingling in limbs | 2584 | 23 | 24 |
| Tired sooner than considered normal | 2805 | 25 | 24 |
| Dizziness | 1524 | 14 | 14 |
| Listlessness | 2866 | 26 | 25 |
| Tired and not fully rested in the morning | 2595 | 23 | 22 |
| Use of medication for cardiovascular diseases or increased blood pressure | 1750 | 15 | 17 |
| Use of prescribed sleep medication or sedatives | 1231 | 10 | 11 |
| Use of non-prescribed sleep medication or sedatives | 647 | 5 | 5 |
| Frequent use of sleep medication or sedatives | 528 | 5 | 5 |