Table 4.
Early precursors of convictions, assault injury and respiratory illness
| Variable at 8-10 years | Odds ratio | (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|
| Convictions 19-40 | ||
| Troublesome | 2.58 | (1.58-4.22) |
| Lacks concentration | 2.79 | (1.68-4.62) |
| Daring | 2.12 | (1.35-3.33) |
| Low IQ | 2.15 | (1.35-3.44) |
| Low attainment | 3.83 | (2.32-6.32) |
| Convicted parent | 3.30 | (2.08-5.26) |
| Disrupted family | 2.24 | (1.38-3.65) |
| Poor supervision | 2.25 | (1.32-3.82) |
| Large family | 2.81 | (1.75-4.51) |
| Low income | 2.22 | (1.37-3.59) |
| Low social class | 1.89 | (1.14-3.15) |
| Assault injury | ||
| Troublesome | 4.36 | (2.01-9.46) |
| Daring | 3.20 | (1.49-6.90) |
| Low IQ | 3.62 | (1.68-7.82) |
| Large family | 2.89 | (1.33-6.26) |
| Low income | 3.09 | (1.42-6.70) |
| Respiratory illness | ||
| Daring | 0.46 | (0.29-0.73) |
| Low income | 0.59 | (0.36-0.96) |