Residential characteristics and household risk factors and respiratory diseases in Chinese women: The Seven Northeast Cities (SNEC) Study

Dong, Guang‐Hui; Qian, Zhengmin; Wang, Jing; Trevathan, Edwin; Ma, Wenjun; Chen, Wei‐Qing; Xaverius, Pamela K.; Buckner‐Petty, Skye; Ray, Asheesh; Liu, Miaomiao; Da, Wang; Ren, Wan Hui; Emo, Brett; Chang, Jen Jen

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.05.063

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“…It is reported that the rapid increase in the wealth of Chinese households has been accompanied by sales of houses increasing from 554 million m 2 in 2005 to 1 billion m 2 in 2011 . These factors likely lead to increasing amounts of volatile organic compounds associated with high rates of AR and respiratory conditions . Increasing numbers of individuals who came from small families and had only limited exposure to respiratory infections when they were children, have now grown into adults, and constitute a high percentage of the general adult population.…”

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An increased prevalence of self‐reported allergic rhinitis in major Chinese cities from 2005 to 2011

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Zheng

Lou

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Allergy

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BackgroundThe prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) has increased worldwide in recent decades. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of self‐reported AR and profiles of AR‐related comorbidities in the adult population of China over time.MethodsThis study surveyed residents of 18 major cities in mainland China. Telephone interviews were conducted with study participants after sampling target telephone numbers by random digit dialing. The questions asked during telephone interviews were based on those included in validated questionnaires and focused on topics regarding AR, nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), acute/chronic rhinosinusitis (ARS/CRS), asthma, and atopic dermatitis (AD).ResultsDuring 2011, a total of 47 216 telephone interviews were conducted, and the overall response rate was 77.5%. When compared with the AR prevalence in 11 cities surveyed in 2005, there was a significant increase in self‐reported adult AR in eight of those cities (P < 0.01). In 2011, the standardized prevalence of self‐reported adult AR in the 18 cities was 17.6%. The concentration of SO 2 was positively correlated with the prevalence of AR (r = 0.504, P = 0.033). A multiple regression model showed that the absolute change in household yearly income was significantly associated with the change in the prevalence of AR (R 2 = 0.68), after adjusting for PM 10, SO 2, NO 2, temperature, and humidity. The overall prevalences of NAR, ARS, CRS, asthma, and AD in the general population were 16.4%, 5.4%, 2.1%, 5.8%, and 14%, respectively.ConclusionDuring a 6‐year period, there was a significant increase in the prevalence of self‐reported AR in the general Chinese adult population. The incidence of AR being accompanied by rhinosinusitis, asthma, or AD was significantly higher among individuals having self‐reported AR compared with the general population.

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An increased prevalence of self‐reported allergic rhinitis in major Chinese cities from 2005 to 2011

Wang

Zheng

Lou

et al. 2016

Allergy

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“…A wide range of original study designs, as well as syntheses of these studies in systematic reviews, have reported the effects of early life exposure to pet ownership (mainly cats and dogs) and the development of asthma and asthma‐like symptoms, bronchial hyper‐responsiveness, and specific airway resistance . However, to our knowledge, there is a paucity of data on the effect of pre‐natal and post‐natal exposure of a wide range of pet types on lung function in early childhood.…”

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“…Wave 1 was during a period from 2008 to 2009, and Wave 2 was conducted from 2012 to 2013. Wave 1 was conducted to assess the relationship of outdoor and indoor air pollution with asthma and asthma‐related symptoms in children using among 31 049 children from 25 districts of the seven cities in Northeastern China . Wave 2, which occurred in 2012‐2013, was conducted to evaluate the effects of air pollution on lung function, blood pressure, and mental health, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorder .…”

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Pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children: The Seven Northeastern Cities Study

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To evaluate the association between pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children, a cross-sectional study named Seven Northeastern Cities (SNEC) study was conducted. In this study, children's lung function including the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV ), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal mid-expiratory flow (MMEF), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were measured by spirometers, and pet ownership situations were collected by questionnaire. Analyzed by multiple logistic regression and generalized linear modeling, we found that for all subjects, pet exposure in the first 2 years of life was significantly associated with lung function impairment of FVC<85% predicted (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01, 1.63). For current pet exposure, the increased odds of lung function impairment ranged from 35% (aOR=1.35; 95%CI: 1.12, 1.62) for FVC<85% predicted to 57% (aOR=1.57; 95%CI: 1.29, 1.93) for FEV <85% predicted. The in utero exposure was not related to lung function impairment. Compared with other pets, higher odds were observed among children with dogs. When stratified by gender, girls with current pet exposure were more likely to have lung function impairment than boys. It implies self-reported exposures to pets were negatively associated with lung function among the children under study.

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“…[21][22][23][24] China is the most populated country in the world, a middle-income country with rapid changes in indoor environmental exposures linked to modernization and urbanization. 26 One investigation of dorm rooms of university students in Tianjin reported that 12.2% of the rooms had visible indoor mold and 31.4% had a history of water damage. Parents of preschool children in the city of Taiyuan in northern China reported that 19.5% of the homes had water leakage or floor dampness and 6.9% had visible indoor mold growth.…”

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“…25 The large SNEC study from seven north east cities in China reported that 10.5% of the homes had indoor mold growth. 26 One investigation of dorm rooms of university students in Tianjin reported that 12.2% of the rooms had visible indoor mold and 31.4% had a history of water damage. 27 However, few previous studies exist from China on the consequences of dampness and mold in homes for adult health.…”

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Dampness and mold in homes across China: Associations with rhinitis, ocular, throat and dermal symptoms, headache and fatigue among adults

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We studied dampness and mold in China in relation to rhinitis, ocular, throat and dermal symptoms, headache and fatigue. A questionnaire study was performed in six cities including 36 541 randomized parents of young children. Seven self‐reported signs of dampness were evaluated. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios (ORs). Totally, 3.1% had weekly rhinitis, 2.8% eye, 4.1% throat and 4.8% skin symptoms, 3.0% headache and 13.9% fatigue. Overall, 6.3% of the homes had mold, 11.1% damp stains, 35.3% damp bed clothing, 12.8% water damage, 45.4% window pane condensation, 11.1% mold odor, and 37.5% humid air. All dampness signs were associated with symptoms (ORs from 1.2 to 4.6; P < 0.001), including rhinitis (ORs from 1.4 to 3.2; P < 0.001), and ORs increased by number of dampness signs. The strongest associations were for mold odor (ORs from 2.3 to 4.6) and humid air (ORs from 2.8 to 4.8). Associations were stronger among men and stronger in Beijing as compared to south China. In conclusion, dampness and mold are common in Chinese homes and associated with rhinitis and ocular, throat and dermal symptoms, headache and fatigue. Men can be more sensitive to dampness and health effects of dampness can be stronger in northern China.

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Residential characteristics and household risk factors and respiratory diseases in Chinese women: The Seven Northeast Cities (SNEC) Study

Cited by 23 publications

References 41 publications

An increased prevalence of self‐reported allergic rhinitis in major Chinese cities from 2005 to 2011

An increased prevalence of self‐reported allergic rhinitis in major Chinese cities from 2005 to 2011

Pre-natal and post-natal exposure to pet ownership and lung function in children: The Seven Northeastern Cities Study

Dampness and mold in homes across China: Associations with rhinitis, ocular, throat and dermal symptoms, headache and fatigue among adults

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