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Acute tonsillopharyngitis in native and white families
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|February 8, 2011
Summary
Family smoking, allergies, and crowding are linked to tonsillopharyngitis. Native families experienced higher rates of this infection and positive bacterial cultures compared to white families.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Tonsillopharyngitis is a common infection.
- Risk factors for tonsillopharyngitis require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between family smoking, allergic disorders, and tonsillopharyngitis.
- To compare tonsillopharyngitis incidence between native and white families.
Main Methods:
- A survey of families with documented tonsillopharyngitis (1975-1976) was conducted in 1978.
- Data collected included family smoking status, presence of allergic disorders, household crowding, and bacterial throat cultures.
Main Results:
- Families with tonsillopharyngitis had more smokers and allergic members than control families.
- Higher household crowding (2+ persons/bedroom) was associated with tonsillopharyngitis.
- Native patients had significantly higher tonsillopharyngitis rates and positive bacterial throat cultures than white patients.
Conclusions:
- Family smoking, allergies, and crowding are significant risk factors for tonsillopharyngitis.
- Native populations exhibit a higher burden of tonsillopharyngitis and associated bacterial infections.
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