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Atopy in medical students

B Taylor, B C Broom

    Annals of Allergy
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A study found that 32.7% of medical students had symptomatic atopy, with higher rates in females. Immediate family history of atopy was also prevalent, suggesting a genetic component in allergic diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and immunology
    • Epidemiology
    • Medical education

    Background:

    • Atopy, encompassing asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis, is a common condition.
    • Understanding the prevalence of atopy in medical students is important due to potential impacts on their well-being and future careers.
    • Family history is a known risk factor for developing atopic conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of symptomatic atopy and allergen skin prick test reactivities in medical students.
    • To investigate the association between personal/family history of atopy and atopic conditions in this population.
    • To explore potential gender differences in the prevalence of atopy among medical students.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 165 medical students.

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  • Assessment of personal and immediate family histories of symptomatic atopy (asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis).
  • Allergen skin prick testing to evaluate immediate reactivities.

    • Main Results:

    • 43.0% of students had positive skin prick tests to at least one allergen.
    • 32.7% of students reported symptomatic atopy.
    • 55.8% had a positive immediate family history of atopy.
    • Female students were significantly more likely than males to have atopic symptoms and family histories of atopy.

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of symptomatic atopy and positive family histories is notably high in this cohort of medical students.
    • Female medical students exhibit a higher likelihood of experiencing atopic symptoms and having a family history of atopy compared to their male counterparts.
    • These findings highlight the significant burden of atopy within medical student populations and underscore the importance of considering gender-specific factors.