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Trends in paediatric asthma hospitalisations - differences between neighbouring countries
Juho E Kivistö1,2,3, Jennifer L P Protudjer3,4, Jussi Karjalainen1
1Allergy Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
Thorax
|April 5, 2017
Summary
Paediatric asthma hospitalisations significantly decreased in Finland but remained stable in Sweden over a decade. Trends varied by age, with younger children showing declines in both nations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric respiratory health
- Public health surveillance
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children.
- Understanding paediatric asthma hospitalisation trends is crucial for public health planning.
- Previous data on paediatric asthma hospitalisation trends in Finland and Sweden were limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare paediatric asthma hospitalisation incidence trends in Finland and Sweden.
- To analyze trends over a 10-year period (2005-2014).
- To examine age-specific trends in paediatric asthma hospitalisations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized national hospital discharge data from Finland and Sweden.
- Included all hospitalisations for paediatric asthma.
- Analyzed data from 2005 to 2014.
Main Results:
- Paediatric asthma hospitalisations decreased by 51% in Finland.
- Paediatric asthma hospitalisations remained stable in Sweden.
- Both countries observed decreasing trends in children aged 0-4 years, with unclear trends for older children.
Conclusions:
- Significant intercountry differences exist in paediatric asthma hospitalisation trends.
- The decline in Finland warrants further investigation into contributing factors.
- Future research should explore the reasons behind these disparities and age-specific trends.