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[Prevalence of childhood asthma in Corsica (author's transl)]
Revue Francaise Des Maladies Respiratoires
|March 1, 1979
Insights
Childhood asthma prevalence in Corsica remained relatively stable between 1970 and 1976. Evaluations showed cumulative prevalence in 6-year-olds ranged from 1.34% to 1.72%, and in 12-year-olds from 1.57% to 1.77%.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric epidemiology
- Respiratory health
- Environmental health
Context:
- Childhood asthma prevalence was evaluated in Corsica between 1970 and 1976.
- The study included all 6- and 12-year-old children residing in the region.
Purpose:
- To assess the cumulative prevalence of childhood asthma (dyspnoea with wheeze) over a six-year period.
- To establish baseline data for asthma trends in a defined pediatric population.
Summary:
- Cumulative prevalence of childhood asthma in 6-year-olds was 1.56% (1970), 1.34% (1971), and 1.72% (1976).
- Cumulative prevalence in 12-year-olds was 1.77% (1970) and 1.57% (1971).
- These figures indicate a generally stable prevalence during the study period.
Impact:
- Provides historical data on childhood asthma rates in Corsica.
- Informs public health strategies for pediatric respiratory conditions.
- Contributes to understanding geographic variations in asthma epidemiology.
Abstract:
Several evaluations of cumulative prevalence (c.p.) of childhood asthma (dyspnoea with wheeze) were made from 1970 to 1976 in all the 6 and 12-years old children living in Corsica. In the 6-years old children c.p. was: 1.56% (1970), 1.34% (1971) and 1.72% (1976). In the 12-years old children c.p. was 1.77% (1970) and 1.57% (1971).