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Atopic diseases in Norwegian Lapps

E S Falk1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Tromsø, Norway.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Atopic diseases, including asthma and dermatitis, affected 10.4% of Lapps in Kautokeino, with higher prevalence in individuals under 20. Asthma and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis were more common in males, while atopic urticaria was more frequent in females.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Atopic diseases represent a significant global health burden.
  • Understanding the prevalence of atopic conditions within specific populations, such as indigenous groups, is crucial for targeted health interventions.
  • The Lapps, an indigenous people of northern Europe, have unique genetic and environmental exposures that may influence atopic disease patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence and patterns of atopic diseases within the Lappish population of Kautokeino.
  • To analyze the prevalence of specific atopic conditions, including asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, atopic urticaria, and atopic dermatitis.
  • To examine age and sex differences in the prevalence of these atopic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records from the Kautokeino health center was conducted.
  • The study population comprised 2,950 individuals from the Lappish community.
  • Data on diagnosed atopic diseases were extracted and analyzed for prevalence, age distribution, and sex differences.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 10.4% of the reviewed individuals had atopic diseases, with no significant sex difference (males 10.6%, females 10.2%).
  • Atopic diseases were substantially more frequent in individuals under 20 years (19.4%) compared to those 20 years and older (5.5%).
  • Asthma and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis showed higher prevalence in males, particularly in the younger age group, while atopic urticaria was more common in females. Atopic dermatitis prevalence was similar between sexes and increased in the under-20 group.

Conclusions:

  • Atopic diseases are present in the Kautokeino Lappish population, with a notable concentration in younger individuals.
  • Specific atopic conditions exhibit distinct age and sex prevalence patterns within this population.
  • Further research into the environmental and genetic factors influencing atopic disease development in indigenous populations is warranted.

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