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Allergic diseases in preschool children in Taichung City

W C Wang1, K H Lue, J N Sheu

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.

Zhonghua Minguo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi [Journal]. Zhonghua Minguo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui
|November 21, 1998
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Allergic diseases like asthma and rhinitis affect over a third of preschool children in Taichung City. A family history significantly increases a child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Allergology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Allergic diseases are a significant public health concern in children.
  • Preschool-aged children represent a critical developmental window for allergy onset and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and patterns of allergic diseases in preschool children in Taichung City.
  • To investigate the association between allergic diseases and demographic factors, including sex and family history.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing parental questionnaires.
  • Survey administered to 5,408 kindergarten students (ages 3-6) in Taichung City.
  • Data collected on lifetime and current prevalence of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, and urticaria.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 34.6% of children had recognized allergic diseases.
  • Lifetime prevalence: bronchial asthma (9.4%), allergic rhinitis (26.4%), atopic eczema (6.6%), urticaria (6.8%).
  • Current prevalence (past 12 months): bronchial asthma (6.7%), allergic rhinitis (14.8%), atopic eczema (3.5%).
  • Bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis were more common in boys.
  • Positive family history was significantly associated with bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic eczema.

Conclusions:

  • Allergic diseases represent a substantial health burden among preschool children in Taichung City.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial, especially for children with a family history of allergies.

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