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Recent trends in adolescent asthma.

Efrat Merrick1, Michal Hemmo-Lotem, Joav Merrick

  • 1National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Israel.

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|June 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Childhood asthma affects many adolescents, impacting their quality of life. Recent U.S. data shows 12.5% of children have diagnosed asthma, while Israeli research indicates a higher prevalence of 13.7%.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Asthma significantly impacts adolescent quality of life.
  • A global rise in childhood asthma prevalence is noted.
  • Asthma diagnosis affects a substantial portion of the pediatric population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent U.S. data on childhood asthma.
  • To compare U.S. findings with adolescent asthma research from Israel.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of National Health Interview Survey-2003 data for U.S. children under 18.
  • Review of a 2000 study on adolescent asthma in Israel.

Main Results:

  • 12.5% of U.S. children under 18 reported ever having an asthma diagnosis.
  • A 2000 study in Israel found a higher prevalence of diagnosed asthma at 13.7%.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood asthma is a significant public health concern with varying prevalence rates.
  • Adolescent asthma management requires physician guidance.
  • Further research is needed to understand global asthma trends in adolescents.

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