Subgroup analysis
| Physical illness | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR* (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 0.52 (0.40 to 0.69) | 0.51 (0.39 to 0.66) |
| Eczema | 0.71 (0.52 to 0.98) | 0.77 (0.56 to 1.06) |
| Hay fever | 0.64 (0.43 to 0.94) | 0.52 (0.36 to 0.80) |
| Glue ear | 1.00 (0.65 to 1.52) | 1.13 (0.73 to 1.74) |
| Epilepsy | 1.90 (0.96 to 3.78) | 1.91 (0.95 to 3.84) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.91 (0.15 to 5.46) | 0.56 (0.09 to 3.49) |
| Cystic fibrosis | † | † |
| Spina bifida | 0.61 (0.04 to 9.72) | 0.40 (0.02 to 6.75) |
| Cancer | † | † |
| Cerebral palsy | 4.31 (1.28 to 14.49) | 4.15 (1.22 to 14.17) |
ORs for physical illness in looked-after children and those in the least advantaged socioeconomic class of children in private households.
*Adjusted for age, gender and ethnicity.
†Insufficient number for analysis.