Table 2.
Crude and adjusted odds ratios comparing sectors with higher and lower densities of TB cases
| Variable | Crude odds ratio (95 % confidence interval) | Adjusted odds ratio (95 % confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|
| Income (≤ one minimum salary) | 0.97 (0.95–0.99) | 0.98 (0.95–1.08) |
| Percentage literacy | 1.03 (0.94–1.1) | 0.93 (0.81–1.05) |
| Population densitya | ||
| 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 2.98 (0.9–9.8) | 2.7 (0.82–9.28) |
| 2 | 8.0 (2.6–24.7) | 7.5 (2.4–23.5) |
| 3 | 14.7 (4.8–44.7) | 13.7 (4.4–42.8) |
aPopulation density ranges: 0 < 2.12 inhabitants/m2; 1 = 2.12–5.27 inhabitants/m2; 2 = 5.27–8.3 inhabitants/m2; 3 > 8.3 inhabitants/m2