Table 4.
Odds ratios for child obesity associated with single census tract SES/race variables in adjusted spatial models (n = 8,616)
| Census tract variable | OR | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income ($10,000 decrease) | 1.17 | (1.11,1.24) |
| Home ownership (10% decrease) | 1.07 | (1.02,1.11) |
| Females with ≤ high school education (10% increase) | 1.24 | (1.15,1.35) |
| Single parent households (10% increase) | 1.22 | (1.13,1.33) |
| Non-white race (10% increase) | 1.12 | (1.05,1.20) |
a
Each variable analyzed separately, adjusted for child’s age, sex, and health plan and accounting for spatial correlation
b
All ORs statistically significant, p-value < .05