Table 3 Results of the logistic regression analysis of selected correlates of asthma

Being the only child

2.9 (1.5-5.7)

4.2 (1.7-9.9)

Being the first born

1.7 (1.1-2.6)

2.6 (1.3-5.2)

Presence of allergic rhinitis

2.7 1(1.7-4.1)

2.8 (1.6-4.6)

Presence of family history of asthma

2.5 (1.6-3.8)

1.8 (1.1-3.2)

Presence of family history of allergic rhinitis

2.1 (1.4-3.1)

1.9 (1.1-3.2)

Presence of family history of eczema

1.8(1.1-3.1)

1.8 (1.0-3.2)