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Asthma and allergy in Finnish conscripts.

T Haahtela, H Jokela

    Allergy
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Asthma and allergies are common in young Finnish men, affecting over a third. Allergic rhinitis showed a strong link to positive skin tests, indicating a need for greater consideration in military service evaluations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Allergic diseases like asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis are significant public health concerns.
    • Prevalence data in young adult populations, particularly in specific geographic regions like Finland, are crucial for understanding disease burden.
    • The relationship between clinical allergy symptoms and objective measures of allergic sensitization, such as skin prick tests, requires ongoing investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of asthma, bronchial wheezing, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis in young Finnish men.
    • To investigate the association between these allergic conditions and immediate skin test reactivity.
    • To assess the implications of these findings for military service eligibility evaluations.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 295 men aged 18-19 years.
    • Data collection included questionnaires on respiratory and atopic symptoms.
    • Immediate skin prick tests were performed to assess allergic sensitization.

    Main Results:

    • 36% of participants reported symptoms of past or current allergy and bronchial wheezing.
    • Cumulative prevalence rates were: asthma 2.7%, bronchial wheezing 9%, allergic rhinitis 20%, and atopic dermatitis 20%.
    • Positive skin prick tests were observed in 50% of the population, with allergic rhinitis showing the strongest association.

    Conclusions:

    • Allergic respiratory disorders and atopic dermatitis are more prevalent in young Finnish men than previously assumed, aligning with trends in other industrialized nations.
    • The strong link between allergic rhinitis and positive skin tests highlights the utility of objective allergy testing.
    • Increased consideration of allergic conditions and asthmatic reactions is recommended when assessing the fitness of young men for compulsory military service.

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