TABLE 2.
Radon exposure and respiratory outcomes
| Radon exposure duration | Asthma diagnosis | Noisy breathing | Nighttime difficulty breathing | Nocturnal cough | Missed school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 3242 | 3192 | 3188 | 3228 | 3225 |
| 1 month moving average | 1.86 (1.16–2.99)* | 1.27 (0.81–2.01) | 1.08 (0.60–1.95) | 1.02 (0.66–1.57) | 2.25 (1.23–4.15)** |
| 5 month moving average | 1.97 (1.25–3.11)** | 1.46 (0.94–2.26) | 1.23 (0.70–2.18) | 1.18 (0.78–1.78) | 2.37 (1.32–4.28)** |
| 7 month moving average | 1.89 (1.19–2.99)** | 1.40 (0.90–2.18) | 1.21 (0.68–2.14) | 1.12 (0.74–1.70) | 2.23 (1.2–4.05)** |
| 12 month moving average | 1.65 (1.00–2.73) | 1.16 (0.72–1.88) | 1.03 (0.55–1.92) | 0.96 (0.61–1.51) | 2.00 (1.04–3.83)* |
| 24 month moving average | 1.72 (0.99–3.00) | 1.19 (0.70–2.02) | 1.02 (0.51–2.02) | 1.01 (0.61–1.66) | 2.25 (1.10–4.60)* |
Note: Logistic regression analysis adjusted for age, race, cohort, and year. Data are presented as odds ratio and 95% confidence interval.
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