Demographic data and previous asthma morbidity of cases (SLTA), matched hospital controls and community comparison group
| Cases (SLTA) (n=77) | Matched hospital controls (n=239) | Community comparison group (n=100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic data | |||
| Age | 31.8 (11.5) | 29.3 (9.8) | 39.0 (6.8) |
| Sex (% male) | 43% | 23% | 36% |
| Race | |||
| European | 61% | 54% | 89%1-165 |
| Maori | 17% | 24% | 4%1-165 |
| Pacific Island | 19% | 19% | 2%1-165 |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 3%1-165 |
| Born outside NZ | 18% | 23% | – |
| English first language | 90% | 91% | – |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| 1 | 0% | 2% | 12%1-150 |
| 2 | 9% | 11% | 44%1-150 |
| 3 | 13% | 15% | 21%1-150 |
| 4 | 26% | 14% | 7%1-150 |
| 5 | 8% | 4% | 2%1-150 |
| 6 | 1% | 3% | 0%1-150 |
| Home duties | 8% | 15% | 9%1-150 |
| Student | 8% | 15% | 3%1-150 |
| Previous asthma morbidity | |||
| Previous SLTA (ever) | 47% | 29%1-150 | 0%1-160 |
| Hospital admission in last year % | 42% | 28%1-150 | 1%1-160 |
| ED visits in last year | 58% | 53% | 5%1-160 |