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Prevalence and risk factors of chronic rhinosinusitis in Korea

Yoo Suk Kim1, Na Hyun Kim, Sang Yeob Seong

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.

American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy
|June 18, 2011
PubMed

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The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in Korea is 6.95%, with risk factors including male sex, older age, stress, and allergic rhinitis. Persistent allergic rhinitis is the most significant population-level risk factor for CRS.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory condition with complex causes.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of CRS is crucial for public health management.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the factors contributing to CRS prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in the Korean population.
  • To identify sociodemographic and personal medical risk factors associated with CRS.
  • To estimate the population-level impact of identified CRS risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 4098 participants in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
  • Categorization of risk factors into sociodemographic and personal medical variables.
  • Application of univariate and multivariate analyses to identify significant risk factors for CRS.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of CRS in Korea was found to be 6.95%.
  • Significant sociodemographic risk factors included male sex, older age, and high stress levels.
  • Key personal medical risk factors identified were influenza vaccination, septal deviation, and persistent allergic rhinitis, with the latter being most significant at the population level.

Conclusions:

  • Periodic epidemiological studies are essential for tracking CRS prevalence and risk factors.
  • Identifying and addressing key risk factors like allergic rhinitis can inform public health policies.
  • Reducing the socioeconomic burden of CRS requires ongoing research and targeted interventions.
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