Demographic Factors Affecting Gastrointestinal Illness in Canada
Author Information
Author(s): Majowicz Shannon E, Horrocks Julie, Bocking Kathryn
Primary Institution: University of Guelph
Hypothesis
What are the demographic determinants of acute gastrointestinal illness in Canadians?
Conclusion
Children under 10 years and low-income females are at the highest risk for acute gastrointestinal illness in Canada.
Supporting Evidence
- Children under 10 years had the highest risk of acute gastrointestinal illness.
- Females in households with incomes under $20,000 had 2.46 times higher odds of illness than males.
- The study analyzed data from 8,108 randomly selected respondents.
Takeaway
Kids under 10 and women with low incomes are more likely to get stomach bugs in Canada.
Methodology
Data from two population-based studies were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Recall and reporting biases may influence the observed rates of gastrointestinal illness.
Limitations
Low response rates and potential non-response bias may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
The study included a diverse population across various age groups and income levels in Canada.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
(1.14, 1.96)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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