Kawasaki disease is more prevalent in rural areas of Catalonia (Spain)

Sánchez-Manubens, Judith; Antón, Jordi; Bou, Rosa; Iglesias, E.; Calzada-Hernández, Joan; Rodó, Xavier; Morguí, Josep-Antón

doi:10.1016/j.anpede.2017.02.001

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“…Similar to US studies, migration studies performed in the United Kingdom and Spain showed a higher incidence for children with an Asian origin than white peers (22,24,31). In England, a significant association was found between Chinese ethnicity and incidence of KD, peaking at 13.6 instead of 6.6 in areas with more than 1% of the population of Chinese ethnicity as compared with areas with low (<0.18) population of Chinese ethnicity (24).…”

Section: Ethnicity and Migration Studiessupporting

confidence: 64%

“…However, no children were Chinese, Japanese, or from other countries in the east of the Indian subcontinent but rather were of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi origin. In Spain, KD was more common in Asian and North African children (31).…”

Section: Ethnicity and Migration Studiesmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In Catalonia, Spain, most of the cases were concentrated in the most densely populated areas around Barcelona, but a significant difference was observed for the 11.5% of patients living in rural areas vs. the expected 5% for the Catalan population according to the national census. Therefore, the authors concluded that KD was more prevalent in rural than urban areas of Catalonia (31). The incidence of KD was not related to population density in Italian regions, and the authors wondered if the higher incidence in some regions might reflect better reporting (19).…”

Section: Geographic Variationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in Europe

Piram

2021

Front. Pediatr.

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Aim of the review: To review major epidemiological aspects of Kawasaki disease (KD) in Europe, describing demographic characteristics, revising its incidence along with time trends and geographic variations, and describing migration studies to provide clues about its etiology.Recent findings: The annual incidence of KD in Europe is about 10–15 per 100,000 children under 5 years old and seems to be relatively stable over time and space. Demographic characteristics are in line with those in other countries of the world, with a higher incidence in children from Asia and possibly North African origin. All studies performed across Europe found a coherent seasonal distribution of KD onset peaking from winter to early spring. This seasonal distribution was consistent over the years and suggests a climate-related environmental trigger. The occurrence of peaks during pandemics, microbiological findings and a possible link with southerly winds support the hypothesis of an airborne infectious agent. Neither other airborne agents such as pollutants or pollens nor urbanization and industrialization seem to have major effect on the etiology.Conclusion: Discrepancies in KD incidence rates across studies were due more to methodological differences, variation in definitions and awareness of the disease than a real increase in incidence. Genetic predisposition is undeniable in KD, but environmental factors seem to play a pivotal role. Several lines of evidence support a non-exclusive airborne infectious agent with a protective immune response by the host as a key factor in inducing the inflammatory cascade responsible for symptoms and complications.

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Section: Ethnicity and Migration Studiessupporting

confidence: 64%

Section: Ethnicity and Migration Studiesmentioning

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Section: Geographic Variationsmentioning

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Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in Europe

Piram

2021

Front. Pediatr.

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“…The incidence of KD is lower in Canada, at 19.6 per 100 000 children <5 years of age for the period of 2004 to 2014, and in European countries such as Italy with 14.7 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2008 to 2013, Spain with 8 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2004 to 2014, Germany with 7.2 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2011 to 2012, and the United Kingdom and Ireland with 4.6 per 100 000 children <5 years of age in 2014 to 2015. 132,155–159…”

Section: Congenital Cardiovascular Defects and Kawasaki Diseasementioning

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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2022 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

Tsao¹,

Aday²,

Almarzooq³

et al. 2022

Circulation

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Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). Methods: The American Heart Association, through its Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update. The 2022 Statistical Update is the product of a full year’s worth of effort by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and American Heart Association staff members. This year’s edition includes data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population and an enhanced focus on social determinants of health, adverse pregnancy outcomes, vascular contributions to brain health, and the global burden of cardiovascular disease and healthy life expectancy. Results: Each of the chapters in the Statistical Update focuses on a different topic related to heart disease and stroke statistics. Conclusions: The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policymakers, media professionals, clinicians, health care administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions.

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Section: Congenital Cardiovascular Defects and Kawasaki Diseasementioning

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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

Tsao¹,

Aday²,

Almarzooq³

et al. 2023

Circulation

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702

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BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). METHODS: The American Heart Association, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing. The 2023 Statistical Update is the product of a full year’s worth of effort in 2022 by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and American Heart Association staff members. The American Heart Association strives to further understand and help heal health problems inflicted by structural racism, a public health crisis that can significantly damage physical and mental health and perpetuate disparities in access to health care, education, income, housing, and several other factors vital to healthy lives. This year’s edition includes additional COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) publications, as well as data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population, with an enhanced focus on health equity across several key domains. RESULTS: Each of the chapters in the Statistical Update focuses on a different topic related to heart disease and stroke statistics. CONCLUSIONS: The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policymakers, media professionals, clinicians, health care administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions.

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Kawasaki disease is more prevalent in rural areas of Catalonia (Spain)

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in Europe

Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in Europe

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2022 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

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