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Table 2 Perceived discrimination in health care due to different reasons in Germany (N = 2,201)

From: Perceived discrimination in health care in Germany– results of a population survey

Perceived discrimination due to…

n (%)

Age

199 (9.0)

Sex/gender

56 (2.5)

Racism

Migration history

Religion

Language problems

Colour of skin

89 (4.0)

37 (1.7)

25 (1.1)

48 (2.2)

10 (0.5)

Disability/health issues

Disability

Overweight

Mental illness/addiction

330 (15.0)

47 (2.1)

248 (11.3)

111 (5.0)

Socio-economic status

Income

Education

Occupation

196 (8.9)

156 (7.1)

41 (1.9)

53 (2.4)

At least one type of discrimination

586 (26.6)