Recruitment and demographic data of subjects referred
| Number fitting entry criteria (n = 131) | Total studied (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (female/male) | 77/54 | 30/20 |
| Age 1–4 years | 77 (58.8) | 29 (58) |
| Age 5–9 years | 54 (41.2) | 21 (42) |
| English not first language | 58 (44.3) | 28 (56) |
| Co-sleepers/room share | 82 (62.6) | 33 (66) |
| House with damp | 34 (26) | 11 (22) |
| House with smoker(s) | 66 (50.4) | 22 (44) |
| Pet owners | 26 (19.8) | 8 (16) |
| Social class | ||
| I | 11 (8.39) | 5 (10) |
| II | 22 (16.8) | 10 (20) |
| III | 38 (29) | 13 (26) |
| IV | 18 (13.7) | 6 (12) |
| V | 7 (5.3) | 3 (6) |
| Unemployed/student | 32 (24.4) | 13 (26) |
| Unspecified social class | 3 (2.3) | 0 (0) |
Data are n (%).