Table 3.
Pooled random effects estimates for low socioeconomic status by groups of disabling chronic conditions
| Disabling chronic condition | Studies | OR (95% CI) | Heterogeneity (I2 statistic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-cause disabling chronic conditions | 20 | 1.72 (1.48 to 2.01) | 95.0% (94.7% to 95.7%) |
| Psychological disorders | 55 | 1.88 (1.68 to 2.10) | 93.6% (92.6% to 94.3%) |
| Intellectual disability | 21 | 2.41 (2.03 to 2.86) | 98.1% (97.9% to 98.3%) |
| Activity-limitation or hospital admission for asthma | 13 | 2.20 (1.87 to 2.85) | 96.9% (96.2% to 97.4%) |
| Cerebral Palsy | 6 | 1.42 (1.26 to 1.61) | 64.0% (0% to 83.1%) |
| Congenital abnormalities | 13 | 1.41 (1.24 to 1.61) | 91.2% (87.6% to 93.4%) |
| Epilepsy | 6 | 1.38 (1.20 to 1.59) | 23.4% (0% to 67.5%) |
| Sensory impairment | 9 | 1.70 (1.39 to 2.07) | 57.3% (0 to 77.2%) |