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An all age group study of the prevalence of asthma in Golden Bay

K Campbell1, J Davis, H Kingston

  • 1Golden Bay Medical Centre, Takaka.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|July 14, 1993
PubMed

Insights

This study determined asthma prevalence in Golden Bay, finding 5.41% of the population affected. Asthma rates peaked in mid-teen years, highlighting the need for region-specific healthcare planning.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Previous asthma prevalence studies were often limited to specific demographics, such as schoolchildren.
  • Understanding asthma prevalence across the entire population is crucial for effective healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To ascertain the prevalence of asthma within a geographically defined population.
  • To provide data for improved public health planning and resource management for asthma.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive asthma register from a single medical center was utilized.
  • Data from the asthma register were compared with census figures for the Golden Bay region (March 1991).
  • Prevalence was calculated for the total population and stratified by age and sex.

Main Results:

  • The overall asthma prevalence in the Golden Bay population (n=4803) was 5.41% (males 5.67%, females 5.11%).
  • Asthma prevalence was notably high in children aged 1-14 years at 9.21%.
  • Prevalence peaked in mid-teens (10%), declined to 3.4% by the mid-thirties, and plateaued thereafter.

Conclusions:

  • Whole population studies are more informative for healthcare planning than studies limited to schoolchildren.
  • This research provides valuable insights into the natural history and epidemiological patterns of asthma.
  • Findings support the need for tailored public health strategies based on age-specific asthma prevalence.
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