A community-based study of respiratory illness during the first year of life was performed in Central India. The following table represents the data according to socio-economic status, the number of children, and the number of children who developed symptoms of respiratory illness:

This data was collected through face-to-face interviews involving a team of pediatricians and social scientists. The community belonged to a rural area in Central India (State of Chhattisgarh), where there were 1500 households. A total of 100 households were selected with fifty each from the left and right of the main lane of the community. To facilitate the process of interviews, interviewers collected information through a validated questionnaire in the local language, which was pilot-tested in the community.

What is the ratio of illness between high socio-economic and low socio-economic status?

Correct option is B

Solution:
From the table provided:
Number of children with illness in low socio-economic status = 10
Number of children with illness in high socio-economic status = 5

Thus, the ratio of illness between low and high socio-economic status is calculated as:
Information Booster:
1. Respiratory illnesses are often influenced by socio-economic factors such as access to clean air, healthcare facilities, and living conditions.
2. Children from low socio-economic strata are more exposed to pollutants due to substandard housing and environmental conditions.
3. High socio-economic groups often have better access to healthcare, reducing illness prevalence despite sointervention
4. Ratios in such studies help policymakers prioritize resource allocation for vulnerable groups.
5. Surveys using stratified socio-economic data provide insights into targeted health interventions.