Table 1

OR of being in poverty, adjusted for age, sex and education for the Australian population aged 45–64 years, 2003

Employment statusWeighted populationPercentage of population in povertyOR of being in poverty95% CIp Value
Not in the labour force due to ill health43130073REFERENCE
Employed full-time265700040.020.01 to 0.02<0.0001
Employed part-time961800150.080.06 to 0.10<0.0001
Unemployed107300791.260.73 to 2.160.4021
Not in the labour force due to other reasons1266600510.430.33 to 0.56<0.0001