Table 3 Early life characteristics according to adult habitual snoring
Snorers n = 2,851 | Non-snorers n = 12,705 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hospitalized for respiratory infection before 2 years of age n (%) | 132 (4.7) | 479 (3.8) | 0.03 |
Otitis in childhood n (%) | 617 (22) | 2,490 (20) | 0.006 |
Dog at home when newborn n (%) | 617 (22) | 2,173 (17) | < 0.001 |
Dog at home in childhood n (%) | 1,156 (41) | 4,890 (39) | 0.033 |
Cat at home when newborn n (%) | 565 (24) | 2,095 (19) | < 0.001 |
Cat at home in childhood n (%) | 1,036 (43) | 4,690 (43) | 0.779 |
Other pet at home when newborn n (%) | 164 (6.8) | 533 (4.9) | < 0.001 |
Other pet at home in childhood n (%) | 356 (15) | 1,557 (14) | 0.435 |
Household size > 5 n (%) | 673 (24) | 2,529 (20) | < 0.001 |
Mother's age at delivery (years) | 27.8 ± 6.3 | 28.1 ± 6.1 | 0.096 |
Mother university educated n (%) | 205 (7.4) | 1,376 (11) | < 0.001 |
Father university educated n (%) | 373 (14) | 2,146 (17) | < 0.001 |