Prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms and allergic diseases in children aged 6-9 in Katowice (Poland)

Brożek, Grzegorz; Jankowski, Mateusz; Jarosińska, Agnieszka; Zejda, Jan; Kocot, Krzysztof; Gawlewicz, Justyna; Lenart, Joanna; Nowak, Maciej; Mrowicki, Wojciech; Nowak, Bartłomiej

doi:10.1183/13993003.congress-2019.pa5071

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“…The prevalence of physician-diagnosed allergic diseases in our survey was lower than that in Katowice (2019) in 6-9-year-old children (physician-diagnosed asthma 6.6%, physician-diagnosed AR 22.1%, physician-diagnosed eczema 20.5%). However, it was higher than that in Eastern Croatia (2008) in 10-11-year-old children (physiciandiagnosed asthma 4.1%, physician-diagnosed AR 6.3%, physician-diagnosed eczema 11.8%) [5,6]. We demonstrated a relatively high prevalence of current AR, current rhinoconjunctivitis, physiciandiagnosed AR and cumulative AR.…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Allergic Rhinitiscontrasting

confidence: 55%

“…Thus, it can be interpreted that since 2003 the prevalence of current allergic rhinoconjunctivitis has increased in our capital, and it is higher than the average global ISAAC data colleted in 2002-2003 [4]. Comparing our prevalence result with that of surrounding countries in Europe carried out according to the ISAAC protocol in the previous years -Eastern Croatia 9.9%; Ukraine, Kyev (2018) 13.4% in 13-14-year-old children and 10.6% in 6-7-year-old children; Poland, Katowice 25.8%-we can conclude that the prevalence of current rhinoconjunctivitis in Budapest is higher, except Katowice [5][6][7].…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Allergic Rhinitismentioning

confidence: 48%

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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, related comorbidities and risk factors in schoolchildren

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Horváth²,

Molnár

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Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol

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Background The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis and related comorbidities in school-age children in Budapest, capital of Hungary. Data and epidemiological studies on this disease are still limited. Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in 21 representative and randomly selected primary schools in 2019. International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood-based questionnaires (n = 6869) inquiring about prevalence and related risk factors of allergic rhinitis were distributed to all parents. The data were characterised with standard descriptive statistics: frequencies (percentages) and means for categorical and quantitative data, respectively. Results 3836 of the questionnaires (1857 M/1979F) were completed. The prevalence of current allergic rhinitis was 29.3% (1043), physician-diagnosed allergic rhinitis was 9.7% (373), cumulative allergic rhinitis was 36.2% (1289) and current allergic rhinoconjunctivitis was 16.2% (577). The presence of physician diagnosed atopic disease–asthma (p < 0.0001, OR = 4.398, 95% CI 3.356–5.807), food allergy (p < 0.0001, OR = 2.594, 95% CI 1.995–3.378), and eczema (p < 0.0001, OR = 1.899, 95% CI 1.568–2.300)-were significantly related to an increased risk of cumulative allergic rhinitis. Significant factors associated with allergic rhinitis include male gender (p < 0.0001), family history of atopy (p < 0.0001), frequent upper respiratory tract infections (p < 0.0001), tonsillectomy (p = 0.0054), antibiotics given in the first year of life (p < 0.0001), paracetamol given in the first year of life (p = 0.0038), long-lasting common infections caused by viruses and/or bacteria before the appearance of the allergy (p < 0.0001), consumption of drinks containing preservatives or colourants (p = 0.0023), duration of living in Budapest (p = 0.0386), smoking at home (p = 0.0218), smoking at home in the first year of life (p = 0.0048), birds at home (p = 0.0119), birds at home in the first year of life (p = 0.0052), visible mould in the bedroom (p = 0.0139), featherbedding (p = 0.0126), frequent or constant heavy-vehicle traffic (p = 0.0039), living in a weedy area (p < 0.0001) and living in the vicinity of an air-polluting factory or mine (p = 0.0128). Conclusions The prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in 6–12-year-old children in Budapest is higher than reported for most of the surrounding European countries. While asthma (OR = 4.398) is the most significant comorbidity, environmental factors such as birds at home in the first year of life (OR = 2.394) and living in a weedy area (OR = 1.640) seem to be the most important factors associated with AR. Strategies for preventive measures should be implemented. Trial registration number: KUT-19/2019. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee at Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute,

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Section: Epidemiology Of Allergic Rhinitiscontrasting

confidence: 55%

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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, related comorbidities and risk factors in schoolchildren

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Horváth²,

Molnár

et al. 2020

Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol

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“…In contrast to asthma, our study showed an exponential increase in all variables of AR during the last decade and a half. The estimated prevalence of the current AR of 35.7% has reached the prevalence of the most developed countries [ 7 , 8 ], which is consistent with some other Central European countries [ 12 , 19 ]. The study from Budapest, Hungary showed a current AR prevalence of 29.3%, a physician-diagnosed AR prevalence of 9.7% and a cumulative AR prevalence of 36.2% [ 12 ].…”

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confidence: 76%

“…The prevalence of asthma symptoms in Katowice, Poland in 2019 was similar to our results. Wheezing ever was present in 20.8%, wheezing during the last 12 months in 7.2% and self-reported asthma diagnoses in 7.3% of children [ 19 ]. The reported prevalence of asthma in Budapest, Hungary in 2020 was 6.5%, which was also consistent with our findings [ 12 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The study from Budapest, Hungary showed a current AR prevalence of 29.3%, a physician-diagnosed AR prevalence of 9.7% and a cumulative AR prevalence of 36.2% [ 12 ]. In Katowice, Poland, the prevalence of self-reported AR (25.8%) and diagnosed AR (22%) were also high [ 19 ]. Consistent with these findings are the results of Ha and co-workers on the increase in the AR prevalence rate of up to 27.6% in the population of 12 919 Korean school-aged children (6 to 18 years) during a period of 10 years [ 58 ], as well as results from 11 major cities in China [ 59 , 60 ].…”

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Divergent Trends in the Prevalence of Children’s Asthma, Rhinitis and Atopic Dermatitis and Environmental Influences in the Urban Setting of Zagreb, Croatia

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Background: Previous studies have reported that the allergy epidemic in developed countries has reached its plateau, while a rise is expected in developing ones. Our aim was to compare the prevalence of allergic diseases among schoolchildren from the city of Zagreb, Croatia after sixteen years. Methods: Symptoms of asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR) and atopic dermatitis (AD) and risk factors were assessed using the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire. An allergic profile was determined by a skin prick test. Results: The prevalence of current, ever-in-a-lifetime and diagnosed AR of 35.7%, 42.5% and 14.9% and AD of 18.1%, 37.1% and 31.1% demonstrated a significant increase. The asthma prevalence has remained unchanged. The allergen sensitivity rate has remained similar, but pollens have become dominant. Mould and dog exposure are risks for asthma (OR 14.505, OR 2.033). Exposure to cat allergens is protective in AR (OR 0.277). Parental history of allergies is a risk factor in all conditions. Conclusion: Over sixteen years, the prevalence of AR and AD, but not of asthma, have increased. The proportion of atopy has remained high. The AR/AD symptom rise is probably a consequence of increased pollen sensitisation united with high particulate matter concentrations. The stable asthma trend could be a result of decreasing exposures to indoor allergens.

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pulmologiju, alergologiju, imunologiju i reumatologiju, Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb Pregled | ReviewKljučne riječi EPIDEMIOLOGIJA; TRENDOVI; ASTMA; ATOPIJSKI DERMATITIS; ALERGIJSKI RINITIS SAŽETAK. Alergijske bolesti u značajnom su porastu od kraja 20. stoljeća. Najveći dio epidemioloških pokazatelja u alergologiji proizlazi iz rezultata velike Međunarodne studije alergije i astme u djetinjstvu (engl. International Study of Allergy and Asthma in Childhood, ISAAC), a do danas je stupanj razvijenosti zemlje najvažniji globalni čimbenik rizika za razvoj alergijskih bolesti. Noviji podatci za grad Zagreb, objavljeni 2022. godine, ukazuju na stabilnu prevalenciju astme (5,7%), ali i na eksponencijalni porast učestalosti obolijevanja od alergijskog rinitisa (AR) (35%) i atopijskog dermatitisa (18%). Jedno od objašnjenja porasta AR-a jest sinergističko djelovanje peludi, posebice ambrozije, i čimbenika onečišćenja zraka. Potrebne su promptne strategije prevencije alergijskih bolesti usmjerene na bolji kontakt ljudskog organizma s prirodom te smanjenje čimbenika onečišćenja okoliša.

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Prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms and allergic diseases in children aged 6-9 in Katowice (Poland)

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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, related comorbidities and risk factors in schoolchildren

Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, related comorbidities and risk factors in schoolchildren

Divergent Trends in the Prevalence of Children’s Asthma, Rhinitis and Atopic Dermatitis and Environmental Influences in the Urban Setting of Zagreb, Croatia

Epidemiology of allergic diseases

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