Explain how the data in Extract B (Figure 2) show that the disability pay gap is more significant for older employees.
Figure 2: Pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees, by age group, UK, 2022
| Impairment type | 16 to 34 (%) | 35 and over (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical disability | 4.2 | 18.5 |
| Mental health condition | 6.5 | 14.2 |
| Cognitive/learning difficulty | 8.0 | 12.5 |
| Sensory impairment | 3.5 | 11.0 |
| Long-term illness | 2.1 | 9.8 |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2023
