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TABLE A5
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Indicators of the Nations Health: Trends in adults general health, longstanding illness and acute sickness
England
Percentage
1995
1996
1997
1998
Males
Very good/good health
77
77
76
75
Very bad/bad health
5
6
6
7
At least one longstanding illness
42
43
44
44
Acute sickness
13
15
15
15
Females
Very good/good health
76
75
73
73
Very bad/bad health
5
5
7
7
At least one longstanding illness
41
43
44
44
Acute sickness
17
19
19
19
Bases
Males
7,332
7,485
3,895
7198
Females
8,719
8,956
4,682
8712
All adults
16,051
16,441
8,577
15898
Source: Health Survey for England 1997
Contact:Patrick Tucker 020 7972 5718 (email: patrick.tucker@doh.gsi.gov.uk)
In 1998 over 70% of adults aged 16-77 thought their health was good or very good.
In 1998, 44% of adults reported having a longstanding illness.
In 1998, 15% of men and 19% women reported having had acute sickness in two weeks preceding the interview.
TABLE A5
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