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Table 7 Associations between objective crime measures and self-perceived health. Results from multiple logistic regression models, each crime measure in a separate model

From: Assessing the role of criminality in neighbourhood safety feelings and self-reported health: results from a cross-sectional study in a Dutch municipality

n=8,591

Base model:

Sensitivity analyses

Models additionally adjusted for neighborhood population density

Poor vs good health OR [95% CI]

Thefts

0.98 [0.97;0.99]

0.98 [0.97; 0.99]

Burglaries

0.97 [0.91;1.02]

0.97 [0.92; 1.03]

Violent crimes

0.92 [0.83;1.03]

0.90 [0.81; 1.01]

Traffic nuisance

0.92 [0.84;1.00]

0.91 [0.83 ;1.00]

Nuisance by neighbors

1.00 [0.96;1.05]

0.99 [0.95; 1.05]

Vandalism

0.91 [0.81;1.02]

0.89 [0.79; 1.01]

  1. Results from multilevel logistic regression models (individuals clustered in the neighborhoods); All models adjusted for age, gender, education, income
  2. Significant estimates (at 5% level) are in bold
  3. Significant estimates (at 5% level) are in bold.