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The burden of asthma in children: an Asian perspective

Meenu Singh1

  • 1Advanced Paediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. meenusingh4@rediffmail.com

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|February 9, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Asthma prevalence is rising globally, increasing disease burden and economic impact. More research is needed in Asian countries to understand and address this growing public health challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Global asthma prevalence is increasing, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life.
  • The economic impact includes healthcare resource utilization and decreased earning capacity for individuals and families.
  • Existing data on asthma's economic burden, particularly using metrics like disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and healthy life years (HLYs), is scarce in Asian nations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the varying prevalence of asthma across different Asian regions.
  • To evaluate the projected future economic burden of asthma in Asia.
  • To emphasize the need for systematic studies in resource-poor Asian countries.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on asthma prevalence in Asia.
  • Analysis of economic indicators such as DALYs and HLYs where available.
  • Identification of data gaps and areas for future research.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in asthma prevalence exist across Asian countries.
  • Limited data currently exists for comprehensive economic burden assessment in many Asian nations.
  • Projected economic burden is likely substantial due to increasing prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma poses a growing public health and economic challenge in Asia.
  • Further systematic research is crucial, especially in resource-limited settings.
  • Understanding the economic impact is vital for effective public health interventions and resource allocation.

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