Relation between paternal atopy and incidence of atopic dermatitis in 5658 children with complete information on maternal and paternal atopic disease
| Atopic disease | Children with atopic dermatitis (n (%)) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Controlling for maternal and paternal social class, maternal and paternal education level, parity, breast feeding, and birth weight. | ||||
| CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio. | ||||
| Paternal eczema | ||||
| No | 1566/4861 (30.8) | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 352/796 (44.2) | 1.78 (1.52 to 2.07) | 1.76 (1.50 to 2.05) | |
| Paternal asthma | ||||
| No | 1558/4922 (31.7) | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 293/735 (40.0) | 1.43 (1.22 to 1.67) | 1.46 (1.23 to 1.72) | |
| Paternal hayfever | ||||
| No | 1183/3911 (30.3) | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 668/1746 (38.3) | 1.41 (1.27 to 1.61) | 1.37 (1.22 to 1.56) | |
| Paternal atopic disease | ||||
| No | 978/3334 (29.3) | 1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 873/2323 (37.6) | 1.45 (1.30 to 1.62) | 1.41 (1.25 to 1.59) | |