Regional and Migration Factors

Men in Italian- and French-speaking Switzerland had lower odds of chronic conditions than men in German-speaking regions. French- and Italian-speaking regions were associated with lower odds of activity limitations than German-speaking regions. Intermediate residential areas were associated with lower odds of impaired quality of life than urban areas. Regional differences may reflect culturally shaped health perception and reporting as well as healthcare access and use. French-speaking Switzerland was associated with higher odds of impaired quality of life than German-speaking regions. Migration background was a risk factor for poor self-perceived health.