Table 2

Multivariable analysis* of acute respiratory diseases, asthma, conjunctivitis and dermatitis incidence†, in association with the high and intermediate exposure zones

DiseasesHigh
RR (95% CI)
Intermediate
RR (95% CI)
ARD2.6 (2.3 to 2.8)2.3 (2.1 to 2.6)
Asthma3.6 (3.0 to 4.4)3.7 (3.1 to 4.5)
Conjunctivitis3.1 (2.8 to 3.4)3.2 (2.9 to 3.5)
Dermatitis3.0 (2.7 to 3.3)2.5 (2.3 to 2.7)
  • Study population of ages <20 years, Sohar and Liwa provinces, Oman, 2006–2010.

  • *Adjusted for time trend.

  • †Age and gender standardised according to census population figures for 2010.

  • ARD, acute respiratory diseases CI, confidence interval; RR, risk ratio.