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Selected significant associations with asthma.
| Association | OR | C.I. | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician diagnosed hay fever/allergies | 7.2 | 5.9–8.8 | .0001 |
| tonsillectomy | 2.9 | 2.3–3.8 | .0001 |
| High frequency (3+ annually) emergency room visits | 2.4 | 1.5–3.6 | .0001 |
| Self-identification as African-American or Black | 1.7 | 1.35–2.1 | .0001 |
| Health insurance coverage | 1.5 | 1.1–1.8 | .02 |
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| Obesity all ages (n = 5864) | 6.2 | .01 | |
| Obesity 5 years and older (n = 4719) | 15.2 | .0001 | |
