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[Do we have an asthma epidemic?].

P Magnus1, J Kongerud, J V Bakke

  • 1Avdeling for Samfunnsmedisin Statens Institutt for Folkehelse, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|March 20, 1991
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Asthma hospitalizations and mortality are rising globally. In Norway, asthma prevalence increased from 1.4% in 1975 to 2.4% in 1985, particularly in rural areas, suggesting a real increase needing further study.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Global rise in asthma hospitalizations and mortality.
  • Norwegian Health Survey data from 1975 and 1985.
  • Observed higher asthma prevalence in rural vs. urban communities.

Purpose:

  • To analyze trends in asthma prevalence in Norway.
  • To investigate potential increases in asthma incidence.
  • To highlight the need for etiological research into asthma.

Summary:

  • Asthma prevalence in Norway increased from 1.4% (1975) to 2.4% (1985).
  • Prevalence was notably higher in rural populations compared to urban ones.
  • Despite potential study limitations, findings suggest a genuine increase in asthma cases.

Impact:

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  • Indicates a potential public health concern regarding asthma.
  • Underscores the need for further analytical studies on asthma causes.
  • Provides baseline data for future asthma research and interventions.