Table 2

Prevalences and odds ratios (OR) by respiratory symptom group and sample2-150

SampleOther respiratory symptoms (N = 14 490)Occasional wheeze
(N = 15 562)
Persistent wheeze
(N = 15 495)
Asthma attacks
(N = 15 489)
Asthma or persistent wheeze (N = 14 490)
%OR (95% CI)(%)OR (95% CI)(%)OR (95% CI)(%)OR (95% CI)(%)OR (95% CI)
English representative16.71.0014.71.003.61.007.31.006.81.00
Scottish representative16.81.01 (0.90 to 1.13)13.40.89 (0.79 to 1.00)3.30.91 (0.73 to 1.14)6.30.73 (0.60 to 0.90)5.40.78 (0.66 to 0.93)
Inner city25.11.67 (1.52 to 1.84)13.90.93 (0.84 to 1.04)6.81.95 (1.65 to 2.32)6.20.79 (0.66 to 0.95)7.81.15 (0.99 to 1.33)
Total19.714.14.76.66.8
  • 2-150 Adjusted for age and sex.