Relative indices of inequality (and 95% CI) for all cause mortality and alcohol related mortality in men in selected countries by age (source: Eurothine, 2007)

The Relative Index of Inequality (RII) can be interpreted as the ratio between the rate of mortality in the lowest educational group and the rate of mortality in the highest educational group.

The classification of the educational groups used in the figure above is adapted from the ISCED. Data apply to the 1990s.

Abbreviations: Fin: Finland, Swe: Sweden, Nor: Norway, Den: Denmark, Bel: Belgium, Swi: Switzerland, Tur: Turin, Mar: Madrid, Bar: Barcelona, Bsq: Basque region, Slo: Slovenia, Hun: Hungary: CzR: Czech Republic, Pol: Poland, Lit: Lithuania, Est: Estonia.

Also see the EUphact Alcohol use.