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Urbanisation but not biomass fuel smoke exposure is associated with asthma prevalence in four resource-limited settings
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2015)
BACKGROUND: Urbanisation is an important contributor to the prevalence of asthma worldwide, and the burden of this effect in low-income and middle-income countries undergoing rapid industrialisation appears to be growing. ...
Association between allergic rhinitis and asthma control in peruvian school children: A cross-sectional study
(Hindawi, 2013)
Background. Asthma and allergic rhinitis are highly prevalent conditions that cause major illness worldwide. This study aimed to assess the association between allergic rhinitis and asthma control in Peruvian school children. ...
Effect of urbanisation on the relationship between total serum IgE and asthma
(European Respiratory Society, 2013)
It is unclear if the relationship of total serum IgE with asthma varies with degree of urbanisation. We hypothesised that the relationship of total serum IgE to asthma is more pronounced in an urban versus a rural environment. ...
Prevalence of asthma and allergies in 13-to 14-year-old adolescents and the frequency of risk factors in carriers of current asthma in Taubate, São Paulo, Brazil
(Elsevier B.V., 2011-09-01)
Background: the objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of asthma and allergies in 13- to 14-year-old adolescents in the city of Taubate, São Paulo, Brazil using the INTERNATIONAL STUDY of ASTHMA and ...
Socio-environmental conditions and geographical variability of asthma prevalence in Northeast Brazil
(Elsevier B.V., 2009-05-01)
Background: This study aims to evaluate the association between environmental and socio-economic conditions with asthma prevalence in the eight ISAAC centres in North-East Brazil.Methods: Estimates on occurrence, severity ...
Is the prevalence of asthma and related symptoms among Brazilian children related to socioeconomic status?
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2008-01-01)
Objective. To evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and the prevalence of asthma and related symptoms among Brazilian children. Methods. the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood ...
Regional Variation in Asthma Symptom Prevalence in Latin American Children
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2010-08-01)
Objectives. This study investigates the distribution pattern of asthma symptom prevalence in Latin American children aged 13-14 years. Methods. A randomized, cross-sectional and multicentric study on the prevalence and ...
Prevalence of asthma symptoms in Latin America: the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC).
(John Wiley & Sons, 2000-12-01)
The prevalence of respiratory symptoms indicative of asthma in children from Latin America has been largely ignored. As part of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC), 17 centers in 9 different ...
Prevalence of asthma symptoms in Latin America: the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC)
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2000-12-01)
The prevalence of respiratory symptoms indicative of asthma in children from Latin America has been largely ignored. As part of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC), 17 centers in 9 different ...