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Table 3 Regression analysis on relationship of independent variables with Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma

From: Respiratory symptoms and illnesses among brick kiln workers: a cross sectional study from rural districts of Pakistan

 

Chronic Bronchitis

Asthma

 

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

 

Unadjusted

Adjusted#

Unadjusted

Adjusted#

Type of Work

Carriage

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

Baking

4.2 (1.4-12.4)*

3.7 (1.1-11.6)*

4.1 (1.08-15.67)*

3.9 (1.01-15.5)*

Molding

3.3 (1.2-8.8)*

2.8 (1.0-8.0) *

2.0 (0.57-7.21)

1.8 (0.4-6.5)

Years of Work

5-9 years

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

10 and above

2.1 (1.2-3.8)*

1.06 (0.5-2.1)

1.87 (1.05-4.13)*

1.1 (0.4-3.0)

  1. # Adjusted for age, smoking status and education.
  2. *P=<0.05, **P=<0.01, ***P=<0.001.