Prevalence of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Eczema among Lebanese Adolescents

Musharrafıeh, Umayya; Al-Sahab, Ban; Zaitoun, Fares; El-Hajj, Maria Atoui; Ramadan, Fuad; Tamim, Hani

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“…Differences in disease susceptibility and prognosis between men and women are known to occur in the development of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and immunological disorders. Also, differences in allergic disease between boys and girls have been shown by other studies (20-24). Compared with girls, boys have a higher incidence of asthma in childhood, but a lower incidence after the onset of puberty (20, 25).…”

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Prevalence of Allergic Diseases among Korean School-age Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the nationwide prevalence of childhood asthma, eczema and other allergic diseases in Korean school-age children (8-11 yr old) and to assess the difference between residential areas. Among 6,279 elementary schools, 427 schools were randomly selected according to residential area (metropolitan, provincial, rural, and industrial area) by the cluster sampling method. Parents of students completed a modified Korean version of a questionnaire formulated by the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Among 50,200 subjects, 31,026 (61.8%) responded, and 30,893 (99.6%) were analyzed. The 12-month prevalence of wheeze, flexural rash, and allergic rhinitis symptoms were 4.8%, 15.3%, and 32.9%, respectively. The prevalence of diagnosis of allergic diseases in boys was higher than that in girls, with the exception of eczema. In both boys and girls, the difference of the prevalence of allergic diseases among industrial, metropolitan and provincial areas was not statistically significant, but the differences between rural area and other areas were significant. Our results support the importance of contextual effect associated with residential area as causative agents of allergic diseases among Korean school-age children.

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Prevalence of Allergic Diseases among Korean School-age Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

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“…The prevalence of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in the present study was about 21%; another study from Bangkok reported a prevalence rate of 26% for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis [12]. The prevalence of eczema among undergraduate students was 15%, in comparison to 9.4% reported in the study from Bangkok, and 12.8% from Lebanon [12, 13]. The highest prevalence rate of cutaneous allergy reported from the Middle East was 35.8% in Tehran [14].…”

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Prevalence of Allergies among University Students: A Study from Ajman, United Arab Emirates

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Aim. Urbanization and globalization in the Middle East have resulted in drastic environmental changes and increased allergens present in the environment. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of allergies among undergraduate students from a university. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional survey was carried out among undergraduate students of a University at Ajman, UAE. A self-administered questionnaire was used as research instrument for data collection. The demographic data and the allergy characteristics were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 19. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Results. A total of 255 students (33.3% males; 66.7% females) were included. Commonest allergies among the students were allergic conjunctivitis (104 (40.8%)), allergic dermatitis (89 (34.9%)), and eczema (38 (14.9%)). Family history of allergies was strongly associated with occurrence of allergic conjunctivitis and allergic dermatitis. In about 58 (22%) of the students, dust was the most common triggering factor for allergies. Allergies associated with pollen, food, and drugs were less frequent. The distribution of allergies based on gender revealed female preponderance in all types of allergies. Students with allergies reported interference with their daily activities, and academic, social, and extracurricular activities. Conclusions. Allergic conjunctivitis and allergic dermatitis were the frequent allergies reported. Adequate preventive strategies can crumb the prevalence of allergies.

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“…The data from one study were obtained from the authors [39]. We found 97 studies on allergic rhinitis [19],[21],[24],[39]–[118], [91] on allergic dermatitis [19],[20],[22],[24]–[26],[44]–[46],[48],[53],[60]–[65],[67],[73],[75],[76],[78],[83]–[87],[91],[93],[96],[97],[99],[101]–[103],[105]–[107],[110],[111],[116]–[165], and eight on food allergies [14],[23],[26],[73],[126],[136],[166]–[168].…”

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Active or Passive Exposure to Tobacco Smoking and Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Food Allergy in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Prevalence of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Eczema among Lebanese Adolescents

Abstract: Allergic diseases are highly prevalent in Lebanon and are catching up with the rates of developed countries. Moreover, the role of each of the three diseases in the existence of the other two had the greatest impact on their prevalence.

Cited by 24 publications

References 32 publications

Prevalence of Allergic Diseases among Korean School-age Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Prevalence of Allergic Diseases among Korean School-age Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Prevalence of Allergies among University Students: A Study from Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Active or Passive Exposure to Tobacco Smoking and Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Food Allergy in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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