TABLE 4

Odds ratio of allergic symptoms, asthma and hospitalisation due to asthma among offspring by maternal folic acid supplementation, China, 2000–2001

DiseaseUnadjusted odds ratio (95% CI)Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)#
Allergic symptoms0.75 (0.55–1.03)0.80 (0.58–1.11)
Asthma1.05 (0.68–1.63)1.04 (0.67–1.61)
Hospitalisation due to asthma0.69 (0.32–1.48)0.79 (0.35–1.77)

#: Adjusted by age, only-child, education and occupation.