Table 2 Number of included studies reporting associations with higher rates of the common mental disorders, by indicators of less privileged social position [3;6]
From: The distribution of the common mental disorders: social inequalities in Europe
| Â | Â | Less education | Unemployment | Lower income or material circumstances | Low social status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of studies reporting associations | Total reporting | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Positive | Men & women separately | 2 | 3* | 2 | 2 |
association | Men & women combined (separate data not given) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Â | Total positive | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
No clear association | Â | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inverse association | Â | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |