Table 3 Selected characteristics of localities in each socioeconomic index quintile (above/below median), 2005–2009 average (unless noted otherwise)
From: The economic burden of health disparities related to socioeconomic status in Israel
Quintile | ||
|---|---|---|
Below median | Above median | |
Total population (,000) | 3230 | 2866 |
Localities (N) | 73 | 46 |
Avg. locality population (,000) | 44.3 | 62.3 |
Avg. socioeconomic index (weighted by locality population) | −0.49 | 0.80 |
Share of 0–24 age group | 49% | 36% |
Share of 55+ age group | 15% | 23% |
Share of Jews (2010) | 62% | 93% |
Share of men | 49.7 | 48.6 |
Avg. wage of men—weighted avg. (2009), USD | 1780 | 2885 |
Avg. wage of women—weighted avg. (2009), USD | 1204 | 1782 |
Employment rate (2009) | 70% | 84% |
Age-standardized death rate per 1000 of population | 5.85 | 5.27 |
Age-standardized death rate per 1000 of population, men only | 6.70 | 6.13 |
Age-standardized death rate per 1000 of population, women only | 5.16 | 4.58 |