Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the additional self-report variables

Self-Report Wellbeing

 Described physical health as ‘poor’

198

5

219

5

 Described mental health as ‘poor’

53

1

66

2

 Reported having a long-term health problem, illness, disability or infirmity

1,556

38

1,575

39

 Sleep is restless all the time

288

7

314

8

 Difficulty falling asleep all the time

423

10

459

11

 Feel depressed all the time

55

1

58

1

Self-Report Social Connectedness

 Feel lonely all the time

89

2

85

2

 Participates in sports/social groups

1,978

48

1,917

47

 Has zero relatives they feel close to

486

12

495

12

 Has zero friends they feel close to

461

11

404

10

Healthcare Utilisation

 More than 50% chance of moving into nursing home in next 5yrs

143

4

144

4

 More than 50% chance of developing cognitive problems aged 75 + 

2,778

92

2,711

92

 More than 1 ED or inpatient admission in last year

835

20

885

22