| An epidemiology study of bronchial asthma in the Li ethnic group in China. | |
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PMID: 22221762 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of bronchial asthma in the Li ethnic group in Hainan, China. METHODS: This study employed a stratified random sample design using custom-designed questionnaires. Subjects with asthma-like symptoms were first identified by two rounds of surveys and then confirmed by respiratory physicians using pulmonary function test, bronchial dilation test and challenge test. Demographic data, information on family history of asthma, history of allergies, smoking habits, domestic cooking fuel and other potential risk factors were collected. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate risk factors for asthma. RESULTS: The prevalence of asthma in the Li ethnic group was 3.38%, much higher than the national average level in China. Aging, agriculture industry (the rubber industry in particular), rural residence, family history of asthma, history of allergies, cold air, inhalation of dust and irritant gases, smoking, domestic cooking fuel and living environment were associated with increased risk of asthma. CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of asthma in the Li ethnic group highlights the importance of asthma prevention and treatment in this population. Risk factors indentified in this study warrant special attention. Elevating public awareness about asthma in local communities will benefit the prevention of the disease. |
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Yi-Peng Ding; Hong-Xia Yao; Xiao-Lan Tang; Hai-Wu He; Hui-Fang Shi; Li Lin; Min Li; Shan Chen; Jing Chen; Hai-Jiao Wang |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine Volume: 5 ISSN: 1995-7645 ISO Abbreviation: Asian Pac J Trop Med Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-01-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101533720 Medline TA: Asian Pac J Trop Med Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-61 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Hainan Medical College. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Emergency Department of Hainan Provincial People's Hospital, Haikou, Hainan, China. |
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