Table 6

 Mean odds ratios (per 10 μg/m3 increase in NO2, from single-pollutant model), categorised by potential effect modifiers for selected outcomes

Pet allergyHay feverItchy rashAsthmaBronchitis
“H” indicates heterogeneity between study-specific results (p<0.10).
*Borderline significant effect modification (p<0.10).
Asthmatic status (parent)
Asthmatic1.26 (0.94–1.69)1.11 (0.98–1.25)1.00 (0.91–1.10)1.05 (0.86–1.28)1.07 (0.73–1.55)
Non-asthmatic1.14 (0.93–1.39)1.04 (0.92–1.17)1.06 (0.96–1.17)1.02 (0.95–1.08)0.97 (0.89–1.07)
Sex
    Male1.15 (0.96–1.37)1.01 (0.89–1.15)1.10 (0.98–1.24)1.02 (0.91–1.15)0.99 (0.90–1.08)
    Female1.10 (0.97–1.24)1.09 (1.00–1.18)0.99 (0.94–1.04)*1.03 (0.96–1.11)0.99 (0.86–1.13)
Age (years)
    6–81.07 (0.96–1.20)1.00 (0.93–1.08)1.03 (0.99–1.08)0.97 (0.91–1.04)0.98 (0.84–1.15)
    9–121.15 (0.96–1.37)1.08 (1.01–1.16)1.04 (0.94–1.14)1.10 (0.96–1.25)1.00 (0.91–1.10)