Table 3 Distribution of current asthma treatment and social class by traffic exposure
Change in traffic exposureCurrent treatment for asthmaSocial class IIIN–V, unclassified
N (%)p ValueN (%)p Value
Nearest street to the homeTotal traffic<048 (14.0)0.75151 (45.2)0.89
⩾095 (13.3)308 (44.8)
HGV<060 (16.1)0.06176 (49.3)0.17
⩾067 (11.8)243 (44.6)
Nearest street within 100 m of the homeTotal traffic<032 (13.9)0.56115 (51.3)0.15
⩾056 (12.3)202 (45.4)
HGV<038 (15.3)0.14119 (50.0)0.70
⩾038 (11.2)162 (48.4)
  • HGV, heavy goods vehicle.