Table 3.
Regression analysis. Adjusted odds ratio
| Risk factor | Odd ratio | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic group Asian (compared to White/European) | 1.7* | 1.2-2.3 |
| Ethnic group African (compared to White/European) | 2.7** | 1.9-3.9 |
| Birth weight (per kg increase in weight) | 1.4 | 1.2-1.65 |
| Does not enjoys physical activity (per unit increase (scale 1-5: 1 very much enjoys, 5 very much dislikes)) | 1.4 | 1.2-1.5 |
| Watches more than 3 hours of TV a day | 1.3 | 1.1-1.7 |
| Solid food before 3 months | 1.2 | 1.02-1.5 |
| Smoking near child | 1.3 | 1.02-1.6 |
| Mothers pre-pregnancy weight (> 60 Kg) | 1.9 | 1.6-2.3 |
| Leaving school at age 18 (A'level) compared to leaving at age 16 (no qualifications or O'levels). | 0.55 | 0.4-0.77 |
| Leaving school at age 20+ (University) compared to leaving school at 16 (no qualifications or O'levels). | 0.67 | 0.53-0.83 |
| Income >£20,800 (compared to <£10,400) | 0.84 | 0.67-1.0 |
| Income £10,400-£20,800 (compared to <£10,400) | 0.76 | 0.61-0.93 |
| Indoor activities (per unit increase on a 0-30 scale). | 1.06 | 1.03-1.08 |
* Risk Ratio = 1.6 (95%CI: 1.2-2.1). Indian = 1.1 (95%CI: 0.6-2.0), Pakistani = 1.5 (1.0-2.2), Bangladeshi = 2.1 (1.2-3.7), Other Asian = 1.6 (95%CI: 0.6-4.6).
** Risk Ratio = 2.5 (95%CI: 1.8-3.4)