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International trends in hospital admission rates for asthma
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|April 1, 1985
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Hospital admission rates for childhood asthma have significantly increased across developed nations since the 1960s. This trend affects children aged 0-14 in countries like New Zealand, the US, and Australia.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric respiratory health
- Epidemiology of asthma
Background:
- Asthma is a significant global health concern, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Understanding trends in asthma-related hospitalizations is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in annual hospital admission rates for asthma in children (0-14 years).
- To compare these trends across multiple developed countries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of hospital admission data for asthma.
- Focus on the pediatric age group (0-14 years).
- Comparative study across New Zealand, England and Wales, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Main Results:
- A striking increase in asthma hospital admissions observed in children across all studied countries.
- This upward trend has been evident since the mid-1960s.
Conclusions:
- Childhood asthma hospitalizations show a concerning, consistent rise globally.
- Further research into the causes and prevention of pediatric asthma exacerbations is warranted.
Abstract:
Trends in annual hospital admission rates for asthma in the 0 to 14 year age group were examined in New Zealand, England and Wales, the United States, Canada, and Australia. There has been a striking increase in hospital admissions for asthma in children in all these countries since the mid 1960s.