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Published on: November 4, 2010
Temporal trends in asthma mortality over 30 years
José Luis López-Campos1, Aurelio Cayuela, Susana Rodríguez-Domínguez
1The Unidad Médico-Quirúrgica de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío, Seville, Spain. lcampos@separ.es
Summary
Asthma mortality rates in Andalusia, Spain, decreased significantly since 1981, particularly for males. This downward trend in asthma deaths continues, impacting various age groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Bronchial asthma is a significant global health concern, contributing to morbidity and mortality.
- Updated information on asthma mortality trends is limited, necessitating further investigation.
- Understanding regional asthma mortality patterns is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze asthma mortality trends in Andalusia, Spain, from 1975 to 2005.
- To identify variations and patterns in asthma death rates across different demographic groups.
- To provide updated epidemiological data on asthma mortality in a large European population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized official population estimates and asthma death data from Andalusia.
- Calculated crude and age-adjusted asthma death rates for various age and gender categories.
- Employed joinpoint regression analysis to assess temporal trends in mortality rates.
Main Results:
- Overall age-adjusted asthma death rates declined by 2.9% (females) and 7.7% (males) between 1975 and 2005.
- A significant decreasing trend (3.7% for females, 9.6% for males) was observed from 1981 onwards.
- The reduction in asthma mortality was noted in males over 45 and females over 35 years.
Conclusions:
- Asthma mortality in Andalusia exhibited significant, non-constant variations over the study period.
- A sustained decreasing trend in asthma mortality began in 1981 and continues.
- Findings highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring of asthma mortality trends and regional disparities.
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