Table 3

Gender differences in consultations adjusted for age and deprivation

Relative risk (95% CI)Number of males (%)Number of females (%)
All patients0.719 (0.718 to 0.720)1 868 149 (49.36)1 916 898 (50.64)
Patients conditioning for consulting for reproductive reasons0.810 (0.809 to 0.811)1 868 149 (49.36)1 916 898 (50.64)
Patients in receipt of medication for CVD0.950 (0.948 to 0.952)221 734 (46.53)254 831 (53.47)
Patients in receipt of medication for depression0.916 (0.913 to 0.918)76 602 (30.64)173 407 (69.36)
Patients in receipt of medication for CVD and adjusted for reproductive reasons0.957 (0.955 to 0.959)221 734 (46.53)254 831 (53.47)
Patients in receipt of medication for depression and adjusted for reproductive reasons0.950 (0.947 to 0.953)76 602 (30.64)173 407 (69.36)
  • CVD, cardiovascular disease.