Table 3.

Number of Problems to Discuss or Reason for Visiting a General Practitioner

Problem CharacteristicsMost Deprived Areas n (%)Least Deprived Areas n (%)P Value
No. of problems<.001
    1712 (47.7)545 (59.0)
    2559 (37.5)309 (33.4)
    >2221 (14.8)224 (7.5)
Acute or chronic.093
    New problem451 (29.3)304 (29.4)
    Long-standing612 (33.2)393 (38.0)
    Both691 (37.5)336 (32.5)
Nature of problem<.001
    Physical1127 (65.9)780 (78.2)
    Psychosocial295 (17.3)101 (10.1)
    Physical + psychosocial222 (13.0)94 (9.4)
    Administrative66 (3.9)23 (2.3)