Table 3 Absolute or relative differences: which to choose?
From: Social inequalities, regional disparities and health inequity in North African countries
| Â | 1966 | 1998 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
Women | 85.4 | 40.2 | Â |
Men | 62.0 | 23.6 | Â |
Absolute differences | 23.4 | 16.6 | Decreasing |
Relative differences | 1.37 | 1.7 | Increasing |