Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics New York City children 2004–2007.
| Characteristic | Total N | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor-diagnosed asthma | 505 | 131 (25.9%) |
| Ever wheeze | 505 | 142 (28.1%) |
| Persistent cough | 505 | 111 (22.0%) |
| Night time cough | 505 | 153 (30.3%) |
| Breathing problem with temp change | 505 | 120 (23.8%) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 505 | 400 (79.2%) |
| Male | 105 (20.8%) | |
| Age | ||
| 6 years | 503 | 193 (38.4%) |
| 7 years | 159 (31.6%) | |
| 8 years | 151 (30.0%) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Mexican | 505 | 143 (28.3%) |
| Dominican | 41 (8.1%) | |
| Puerto Rican | 101 (20.0) | |
| Other/Mixed/Unknown Hisp | 86 (17.0%) | |
| Non-Hisp Black | 134 (26.5%) | |
| Income | ||
| <$12,000 | 457 | 83 (18.2%) |
| $12,000–$24,999 | 166 (36.3%) | |
| $25,000–$49,999 | 147 (32.2%) | |
| ≥$50,000 | 61 (13.3%) | |
| Neonatal ICU | ||
| Yes | 499 | 86 (17.2%) |
| No | 413 (82.8%) | |
| Ever breastfed | ||
| Yes | 502 | 351 (69.9%) |
| No | 151 (30.1%) | |
| Smokers at home | ||
| 0 | 505 | 328 (65.0%) |
| 1 | 125 (24.8%) | |
| 2+ | 52 (10.3%) |