Table 11. Family history of allergy in three areas [n (%)].
Group | n | History of asthma in the first and second-grade relatives | History of other allergies in the first and second-grade relatives |
---|---|---|---|
Urban area | 551 | 150 (27.2) | 207 (37.6) |
Suburban area | 150 | 42 (28.0) | 24 (16.0) |
Rural area | 142 | 60 (42.3) | 54 (38.0) |
χ2 value | 12.48 | 25.87 | |
P value | <0.01 | <0.01 |