The prevalence of respiratory symptoms in South Australian preschool children. II. Factors associated with indoor air quality

Volkmer, R. E.; Ruffin, Richard E.; Wigg, Neil R.; Davies, Norman J.

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.1995.tb00758.x

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“…Previous reports have pointed towards a protective role of early childhood exposure to infections diseases for the development of atopic diseases [7,22]. This hypothesis is strengthened by the fact, that there are less atopic diseases in daycare centres [21], with siblings [23] or with coal or wood heating [24,25].…”

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Increasing prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in three selected areas in East Germany

Frye¹,

Heinrich²,

Wichmann³

2001

Eur Respir J

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The prevalence of asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and allergic rhinitis in children was lower in East Germany compared to West Germany. The reasons for this difference are still not understood. This study tested the hypothesis that prevalence of BHR increased in East German children after reunification.Two consecutive cross-sectional surveys of schoolchildren aged 8–14 yrs from three communities in East Germany were carried out in 1992–1993 and 1995–1996. A subsample of 530 and 790 children with complete lung function and cold air challenge data was analysed.The prevalence of BHR increased from 6.4% in 1992–1993 to 11.6% in 1995–1996 (odds ratio (OR): 2.0, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.3–3.0, adjusted for age, sex, season, community and parental education). No changes were found for asthma, allergic rhinitis or allergic sensitization. In contrast, physician diagnosed bronchitis, pneumonia and frequent colds decreased significantly. The observed increase in the prevalence of BHR was reduced (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 0.95–2.3) after adjustment for several indoor factors.In conclusion, while the prevalence of nonallergic respiratory diseases seems to decrease, the prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness might be a first indicator of the suspected increase of asthma prevalence in East Germany. The present results give indirect evidence, that less respiratory infections may be associated with higher bronchial hyperresponsiveness.

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“…While heating with coal or wood appears to be protective, in respect to atopic diseases, electric heating [20] or gas cooking [25] seems to have a harmful effect. However, the heating system might only be an indicator for a more traditional way of living (wood of coal) or more "western" lifestyle (central/electric heating).…”

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Increasing prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in three selected areas in East Germany

Frye¹,

Heinrich²,

Wichmann³

2001

Eur Respir J

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“…Anecdotal association of asthma with cooking smoke is common, but few epidemiologic studies seem to have been done (25). Of the limited research that does exist on this issue, some studies have found a positive association between biomass fuel exposure and asthma (10,(54)(55)(56)(57)(58), whereas others found no significant relationship (48,59,(60)(61) or found a protective effect (62,63).…”

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Effect of Indoor Air Pollution from Biomass and Solid Fuel Combustion on Prevalence of Self-Reported Asthma among Adult Men and Women in India: Findings from a Nationwide Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Survey

Agrawal

2012

Journal of Asthma

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Objectives-Increasing prevalence of asthma in developing countries has been a significant challenge for public health in recent decades. A number of studies have suggested that ambient air pollution can trigger asthma attacks. Biomass and solid fuels are a major source of indoor air pollution, but in developing countries the health effects of indoor air pollution are poorly understood. In this study we examined the effect of cooking smoke produced by biomass and solid fuel combustion on the reported prevalence of asthma among adult men and women in India.Methods-The analysis is based on 99,574 women and 56,742 men aged between 20 and 49 years included in India's third National Family Health Survey conducted in [2005][2006]. Effects of exposure to cooking smoke, determined by the type of fuel used for cooking such as biomass and solid fuels versus cleaner fuels, on the reported prevalence of asthma were estimated using multivariate logistic regression. Since the effects of cooking smoke are likely to be confounded with effects of tobacco smoking, age, and other such factors, the analysis was carried out after statistically controlling for such factors.Results-The results indicate that adult women living in households using biomass and solid fuels have a significantly higher risk of asthma than those living in households using cleaner fuels (OR: 1.26; 95%CI: 1.06-1.49; p = .010), even after controlling for the effects of a number of potentially confounding factors. Interestingly, this effect was not found among men (OR: 0.98; 95%CI: 0.77-1.24; p = .846). However, tobacco smoking was associated with higher asthma prevalence among both women (OR: 1.72; 95%CI: 1.34-2.21; p < .0001) and men (OR: 1.35; 95%CI: 1.49-2.25; p < .0001). Combined effects of biomass and solid fuel use and tobacco smoke on the risk of asthma were greater and more significant in women (OR: 2.16; 95%CI: 1.58-2.94; p < .0001) than they were in men (OR: 1.34; 95%CI: 1.04-1.72; p = .024). Conclusions-The Europe PMC Funders Group

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“…Other pollutants may play a role, especially when a fuel or wood-burning stove is present in the house (700)(701)(702) with the emission of carbon oxides, NO, PM, VOC and SO 2 . In some studies, household wood or coal stove use was negatively associated with atopic sensitization and allergic rhinitis in childhood (703) but this was mainly confounded by childhood residential environments, especially the farm environment (704).…”

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Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

Bousquet¹,

Khaltaev²,

Cruz³

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Allergy

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The prevalence of respiratory symptoms in South Australian preschool children. II. Factors associated with indoor air quality

Abstract: These results suggest that respiratory symptom prevalence is related to the fuel used for cooking and heating and parental smoking. Prospective investigation regarding indoor air quality and respiratory symptoms is required.

Cited by 69 publications

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Increasing prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in three selected areas in East Germany

Increasing prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in three selected areas in East Germany

Effect of Indoor Air Pollution from Biomass and Solid Fuel Combustion on Prevalence of Self-Reported Asthma among Adult Men and Women in India: Findings from a Nationwide Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Survey

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

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