Socioeconomic status and prevalence of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema symptoms in young adolescents

Mercer, M. J.; Joubert, Gina; Ehrlich, Rodney; Nelson, Hugo; Poyser, M.A.; Puterman, A.; Weinberg, Eugene

doi:10.1111/j.1399-3038.2004.00125.x

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“…In common with other studies undertaken in South Africa 14 and in Brazil, 15 we found that the prevalence of allergic rhinitis was higher among patients living under better socioeconomic conditions. Our data are in agreement with data obtained in epidemiological studies of asthma, such as that carried out by Britto et al in Recife, reporting a higher prevalence of asthma in private schools and among children whose parents had spent longer in education.…”

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“…The first study carried out in Latin America using this protocol, (phase I) took place in São Paulo, and after that six research projects were run in other Brazilian cities, investigating a total of 20,587 adolescents aged [13][14] years. According to the authors, the mean prevalence of diagnosed rhinitis was 34.2%, and the mean prevalence of allergic rhinitis was 18%.…”

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Prevalência de rinite alérgica em adolescentes do Distrito Federal: comparação entre as fases I e III do ISAAC

Borges¹,

Burns²,

Felizola³

et al. 2006

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.)

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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in a random group of schoolchildren aged 13 to 14 years in Brasilia, Brazil, to evaluate tendencies over 6 years and to compare prevalence rates among different socioeconomic groups. Methods:Two cross-sectional studies were undertaken 6 years apart, using the ISAAC (phases I and III) written questionnaire. Thirty-nine schools were chosen at random from eight administrative regions in Brasilia, and were classified into three groups according to the socioeconomic conditions of the population.Results: A total of 3,009 questionnaires were collected. Of these 53.5% related to female children and 80% to students from public schools. Prevalence rates for diagnosed rhinitis, recent rhinitis and allergic rhinitis were 20, 29.3 and 12.2%, respectively. Rhinitis was more prevalent in private schools than in public ones (17.8 versus 14.1%) and sufferers were predominantly female. Prevalence rates were also higher among populations with higher socioeconomic status (23.5 versus 12.2%). Comparison with the 1996 data revealed significant increases in the prevalence of diagnosed rhinitis (12.7 versus 20%, p = 0.001). These increases were observed at all socioeconomic levels. Conclusion:A large number of 13 and 14-year-old children resident in the Distrito Federal exhibit symptoms indicative of rhinitis and the majority of them have allergic rhinitis.Over a six-year period the prevalence of allergic rhinitis increased significantly, predominantly affecting females and with greater prevalence among students at private school and from families with higher socioeconomic status.J Pediatr (Rio J). 2006;82(2):137-43: Perennial allergic rhinitis, prevalence, adolescent, analysis socioeconomic.

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Prevalência de rinite alérgica em adolescentes do Distrito Federal: comparação entre as fases I e III do ISAAC

Borges¹,

Burns²,

Felizola³

et al. 2006

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.)

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“…The questionnaire was also made available in English and Afrikaans, which are the other two languages spoken in the area. The Afrikaans version was already available from the first Cape Town ISAAC study [13].…”

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“…This is the fifth study that applied the ISAAC methodology in the SADC region. ISAAC Phase I and III studies were conducted in South Africa during 1995 and 2002 in the urban setting of Cape Town [13,14]. ISAAC Phase III studies were also conducted in urban, suburban and semi-rural areas in Maputo, Mozambique during May 2004 and in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo [15,16].…”

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Household Conditions, Eczema Symptoms and Rhinitis Symptoms: Relationship with Wheeze and Severe Wheeze in Children Living in the Polokwane Area, South Africa

Wichmann

Wolvaardt

Maritz

et al. 2008

Matern Child Health J

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Background This is the fifth study that applied the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) methodology in the Southern African Development Community (SADC region). However, it is the first ISAAC study that focused on 6-to 7-year-old children living in South Africa and that also investigated the association between potential risk factors and asthma symptoms. Objective To assess the 12-month prevalence of wheeze and severe wheeze along with their potential risk factors. Setting Within a 60-km radius from the Polokwane city centre, Limpopo Province. Methods The survey was conducted during August 2004 and February 2005. Parents/guardians of 6-to 7-year-old children completed the questionnaires in English, Afrikaans or North-Sotho. However, the statistical analyses were restricted to the North-Sotho group (n = 2,437). Results The 12-month prevalence rates of wheeze and severe wheeze were 11.2% and 5.7%, respectively. The 12-month prevalence rates of eczema symptoms and rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms were 8.0% and 7.3%, respectively. Living in a rural area significantly decreased the likelihood of wheeze by 31%. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home and the presence of eczema symptoms and rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms increased the likelihood of wheeze by 77%, 104% and 226%, respectively. Only the presence of rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms increased the likelihood of severe wheeze by 107%. Conclusion Wheeze appears to be an emerging public health problem in the Polokwane area. Hopefully, detailed analytical intervention studies will further explicate these results in the near future.

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“…So other factors should be considered for the increase in the prevalence of AE. 16,33,34 In our study we did not find any association between the symptoms of AE and the level of socioeconomic status related risk factors including education level of mother and father, annual family income, number of people living in home, sharing bedroom, heating system, bathed in sunlight house. In a study in Spanish schoolchildren, there was no significant association between the type of indoor energy sources (biomass, gas and electricity) used and the presence of AD.…”

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The Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents Living in Denizli, Turkey (ISAAC Phase III): Is a Parent Working in Textile Industry a Risk Factor?

Akçay¹,

Duksal²,

Becerir³

et al. 2016

Turkiye Klinikleri J Dermatol

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A AB BS S T TR RA AC CT T O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : To evaluate trends in the prevalence of symptoms and risk factors of atopic eczema in 13-14 years old school children in Denizli. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : This survey was first conducted in 2002 and repeated in 2008 using the same ISAAC questionnaire in the same age group. Possible risk factors were also asked. R Re es su ul lt ts s: : A total of 3004 children (response rate, 93.8%) in 2002 and 4078 children (response rate, 75%) in 2008 were included into the studies. Doctor diagnosed eczema ever increased from 2.1% to 3% (POR =0.7, 95% CI = 0.52-0.95, p= 0.015). The prevalence of itch rash ever and itch rash in last 12 month decreased respectively from 20.8% to 14.7% (POR =1.52, 95% CI =1.39-1.72, p<0.001) and from 15.4% to 9.5% (POR=1.72, 95% CI=1.49-1.99, p<0.001). The prevalence of itch rash with typical distribution, itch rash cleared completely in last 12 month and kept awake at night by this itchy rash in last 12 month were significantly decreased in 2008. Atopic family history, tumble drying at home, working father or mother in textile industry were found as significant risk factors for atopic eczema in 2008. C Co on nc cl lu us si io on n: : Although the prevalence of doctor diagnosed atopic eczema in 13-14 years age group was found to be increasing in Denizli, this study showed a decrease in the prevalence of typical clinical symptoms and signs of atopic eczema. Atopic family history, tumble drying at home, a working parent in textile industry were important risk factors for doctor diagnosed atopic eczema in 2008. Hayat boyu doktor tanılı egzema %2,1'den %3'e çıkmıştır (POR=0,7, %95 GA= 0,52-0,95 ve p=0,015). Hayat boyu kaşıntılı döküntü ve son 12 aydaki kaşıntılı döküntü sırasıyla %20,8'den %14,7'ye (POR=1,52, %95 GA=1,39-1,72 ve p<0,001) ve %15,4'ten %9,5'e (POR=1,52, %95 GA=1,39-1,72 ve p<0,001) düşmüştür. Tipik dağılımlı kaşıntılı döküntü, son 12 ayda tamamen düzelen kaşıntılı döküntü ve son 12 ayda bu kaşıntılı döküntü nedeniyle uykudan uyanma prevalansı, 2008'de anlamlı olarak azalmıştır. Atopik aile öyküsü, evin içinde çamaşır kurutulması, anne ya da babanın tekstil endüstrisinde çalışması 2008'de atopik egzema için anlamlı risk faktörleri olarak saptanmıştır. S So on nu uç ç: : Bu çalışma; doktor tanılı atopik egzemanın, Denizli'deki 13-14 yaş grubunda artmış olduğunu göstermesine rağmen, atopik egzema bulgularının ve tipik klinik semptomlarınn prevalansında azalma olduğunu göstermiştir. Atopik aile hikayesi, evde çamaşır kurutulması, ebeveynin tekstil endüstrisinde çalışması, 2008'de doktor tanılı atopik egzema için önemli risk faktörleri olarak bulunmuştur.A An na ah h t ta ar r K Ke e l li i m me e l le er r: : Dermatit, atopik; prevalans; risk faktörleri; eğilimler T Tu ur rk ki iy ye e K Kl li in ni ik kl le er ri i J J D De er rm ma at to ol l 2 20 01 16 6; ;2 26 6( (1 1) ): :1 1--9 9

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Socioeconomic status and prevalence of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema symptoms in young adolescents

Cited by 85 publications

References 36 publications

Prevalência de rinite alérgica em adolescentes do Distrito Federal: comparação entre as fases I e III do ISAAC

Prevalência de rinite alérgica em adolescentes do Distrito Federal: comparação entre as fases I e III do ISAAC

Household Conditions, Eczema Symptoms and Rhinitis Symptoms: Relationship with Wheeze and Severe Wheeze in Children Living in the Polokwane Area, South Africa

The Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents Living in Denizli, Turkey (ISAAC Phase III): Is a Parent Working in Textile Industry a Risk Factor?

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