Table 4 The association of phthalate exposure with asthma in children
From: Effects of phthalate exposure on asthma may be mediated through alterations in DNA methylation
Urine 5OH-MEHP levels (ng/mL) | Subjects | Asthma | Non-asthma | OR | Adjusted OR a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
( N = 256) | ( N = 56) | ( N = 200) | (95% CIs) | (95% CIs) | |
>19.33 | 54 | 18(32.1) | 36(18.0) | 2.30(1.15 to 4.63)* | 2.17(1.03 to 4.56)* |
4.14 to 19.33 | 45 | 10(17.9) | 35(17.5) | 1.12(0.58 to 2.97) | 1.29(0.54 to 3.06) |
<4.14 | 157 | 28(50.0) | 129(64.5) | 1 | 1 |