Table 4 Association between multiple physical symptoms and functional impairment

Health interfered with social life

3.21 (1.93–5.34)

2.96 (1.74–5.04)

2.71 (1.57–4.66)

Cut down time on work/other activities

2.17 (1.16–4.06)

1.87 (0.97–3.60)

1.67 (0.85–3.29)

Accomplished less than would like

2.14 (1.17–3.94)

2.11 (1.13–3.95)

1.96 (1.03–3.72)

Limited in type of work

2.53 (1.43–4.47)

2.47 (1.35–4.49)

2.35 (1.27–4.33)

Difficulty performing work

3.87 (2.33–6.44)

3.76 (2.21–6.38)

3.34 (1.94–5.77)

Health limiting participation in vigorous activities such as running

5.12 (3.04–8.63)

4.87 (2.79–8.50)

4.63 (2.63–8.16)

Rating of general health as poor or very poor

4.42 (2.53–7.74)

4.34 (2.42–7.79)

4.05 (2.22–7.37)