Prevalence of and risk factors for the development of atopic dermatitis in schoolchildren aged 12–14 in northwest Croatia

Škvorc, Helena Munivrana; Plavec, Davor; Munivrana, S.; Škvorc, Marko; Nogalo, Boro; Turkalj, Mirjana

doi:10.1016/j.aller.2012.10.008

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“…Croatian authors from Međimurje analyzed the risk factors for development of atopic dermatitis in children. Their results, as well as the results from other epidemiologic studies, are consistent with our conclusion ( 14 ). Mutation in skin barrier genes impairs skin integrity and reduces resistance to external influences.…”

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Allergic Diseases and Atopy among Schoolchildren in Eastern Croatia

Aberle

Bukvić

Blekić

et al. 2018

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SUMMARY – A cross-sectional study was carried out in Brod-Posavina County, Croatia, to assess the prevalence of allergic diseases and atopy, as well as to investigate the possible etiologic factors for asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema in childhood. The study included 1687 schoolchildren aged 10-11 years. Data were collected using standardized International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase II written questionnaire. Skin prick tests were performed to provide an objective measure of atopy, defined as skin reactivity to one or more allergens. Lifetime prevalence of wheezing was 22.7%, rhinitis symptoms 22.5%, and eczema symptoms 17.9%. Period prevalence in the past 12 months was 7.9% for attacks of wheezing, 9.9% for rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms, and 10.1% for eczema symptoms. Of the children in which skin prick test was performed, 20.2% were positive for at least one of the allergens used, with house dust mite sensitization being the most frequent one. Risk factors for allergic disease include allergic disease in family, atopy, sensitization to indoor and outdoor allergens, and environmental tobacco smoke exposure at home. International comparison with the results of other ISAAC Phase II studies showed the Brod-Posavina County to be an area with moderate prevalence of atopy and current asthma symptoms.

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Allergic Diseases and Atopy among Schoolchildren in Eastern Croatia

Aberle

Bukvić

Blekić

et al. 2018

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“…The 42 records for eczema comprised 24 records from cohort studies , 17 from cross‐sectional studies and one case–control . There were 26 studies from high‐income countries and 14 from middle‐/low‐income countries.…”

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Breastfeeding and asthma and allergies: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…7,9 Previously published data from Međimurje County showed the following risk factors: Atopy in the family, female gender, and sleeping on feather pillows. 20 If children aged 13-14 years in 2005 are compared with young adults aged 18 years in 2013, the authors find that wheezing is even more common in girls. This highlights the increase in the prevalence of wheezing in girls over time.…”

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Time trends in asthma and atopic diseases in North-West part of Croatia—ISAAC Phase III (2013)

Mrkić

Munivrana

Marko

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Aim: The authors conducted two cross-sectional studies 8 years apart with the aim of assessing temporal trends in the prevalence of asthma and atopic diseases in Međimurje County, Northwestern Croatia.Methods: Studies were conducted in children aged 12 years 0 months to 14 years 11 months in 2005 and in 2013; additionally, in adolescents aged 18 years in 2013 according to the international study on asthma and allergies protocol.Results: In the age group 12–14 years, a significant increase in the prevalence of asthma (5.1% vs 8.31%), allergic rhinitis (10.86% vs 16.24%), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (7.14% vs 10.95%) and atopic dermatitis (5.34% vs 8.12%) was observed. When the age group 12–14 years in 2005 was compared with the age group 18 years in 2013, a significant increase in symptoms of asthma (5.1% vs 11.5%), allergic rhinitis (10.86% vs 19.59%), allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (7.14% vs 14.25%), and atopic dermatitis (5.34% vs 7.69%) was observed.Conclusion: This study shows an increasing trend in Međimurje County in the prevalence of all symptoms associated with atopic diseases: Asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic dermatitis.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for the development of atopic dermatitis in schoolchildren aged 12–14 in northwest Croatia

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

Allergic Diseases and Atopy among Schoolchildren in Eastern Croatia

Allergic Diseases and Atopy among Schoolchildren in Eastern Croatia

Breastfeeding and asthma and allergies: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Time trends in asthma and atopic diseases in North-West part of Croatia—ISAAC Phase III (2013)

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