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[Prevalence of wheezing and associated risk factors among infants in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil]

Decio Medeiros1, Almerinda Rêgo Silva, José Ângelo Rizzo

  • 1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brasil. daph@elogica.com.br

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|August 31, 2011
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Insights

Wheezing in infants is common in Recife, Brazil, affecting 43% of children in their first year. Key risk factors include pneumonia, family history of asthma, and frequent upper respiratory infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Wheezing is a significant respiratory symptom in infants, impacting public health globally.
  • Understanding local prevalence and risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of wheezing in infants under one year of age in Recife, Brazil.
  • To identify risk factors associated with wheezing in this population.

Summary:

  • A study of 1,071 infants aged 12-15 months in Recife found a 43% prevalence of wheezing in the first year of life.
  • Significant associations were observed between wheezing and pneumonia, family history of asthma, frequent upper airway infections, and early-onset colds.

Impact:

  • The findings highlight a high burden of infant wheezing in Recife, necessitating further research and public health strategies.
  • Identifying specific risk factors like pneumonia and asthma history can guide preventative measures and early diagnosis.
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