Table 3 Univariable logistic regression models for the likelihood of being categorised by the GP as having symptoms possibly related to pesticide exposure
Factors affecting pesticide related illness | Proportion of Participants (%) (n = 1316) | Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Occupational pesticide use versus no use | 6 | 1.17 (0.62, 2.20) | |
Home pesticide use versus no use | 41 | 1.83 (1.49, 2.26) | |
Age (one year increase) | - | 0.99 (0.985, 0.997) | |
Male versus female | 42 | 1.0 (0.81, 1.24) | |
Proximity of farmland | 100 m-1 km vs < 100 m | 29 | 0.65 (0.45, 0.93) |
> 1 km vs < 100 m | 40 | 1.79 (0.55, 5.83) | |
Don't know vs < 100 m | 2 | 0.59 (0.26, 1.36) | |
Proximity of chemical plant | 100 m-1 km vs < 100 m | 2 | 0.91 (0.19, 4.32) |
> 1 km vs < 100 m | 62 | 1.23 (0.25, 6.05) | |
Don't know vs < 100 m | 35 | 0.69 (0.19, 2.49) | |
Proximity of landfill site | 100 m-1 km vs < 100 m | 3 | 2.92 (0.81, 10.49) |
> 1 km vs < 100 m | 80 | 1.84 (0.39, 8.68) | |
Don't know vs < 100 m | 16 | 1.38 (0.30, 6.35) | |
Proximity of heavy traffic | 100 m-1 km vs < 100 m | 37 | 0.93 (0.66, 1.31) |
> 1 km vs < 100 m | 39 | 0.80 (0.46, 1.37) | |
Don't know vs < 100 m | 1 | 0.53 (0.12, 2.23) | |
Proximity of railway | 100 m-1 km vs < 100 m | 30 | 0.96 (0.65, 1.43) |
> 1 km vs < 100 m | 58 | 1.41 (0.70, 2.84) | |
Don't know vs < 100 m | 4 | 0.84 (0.27, 2.63) | |
Area of living | Surburban versus urban | 37 | 0.29 (0.08, 1.02) |
Rural versus urban | 39 | 0.29 (0.07, 1.1) | |
Change in use of Laundry detergent | 9 | 1.60 (0.93, 2.76) | |
Change in use of Disinfectant/bleach | 8 | 1.26 (0.81, 1.95) | |
Change in use of Cleaning agent | 8 | 1.43 (0.88, 2.34) | |
Change in use of White spirit | 9 | 1.60 (1.06, 2.41) | |
Change in use of Polish/varnish | 6 | 1.83 (0.92, 3.66) | |
Change in use of Air freshener | 10 | 1.25 (0.89, 1.77) | |
Change in use of Paint | 11 | 1.74 (1.19, 2.54) | |
Change in use of Toiletries | 7 | 1.85 (1.22, 2.80) | |
Change in use of Stain remover | 4 | 1.36 (0.63, 2.91) | |
Change in use of Furniture renovator | 4 | 1.86 (1.19, 2.93) | |
Change in use of Oil/grease | 3 | 1.12 (0.49, 2.57) | |
Change in use of Insulation material | 5 | 1.06 (0.64, 1.74) | |