ASTHMA PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS

Published: Jan 1, 2007
Abstract
Asthma is a common and sometimes fatal chronic disease, and its prevalence has been increasing in all regions of the world, especially among children. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase I has made reliable data available regarding asthma prevalence in Latin America. Current prevalence for wheezing, exercise- induced wheezing, and severe episodes was 17.0%,19.3%, and 4.6%, respectively, for children aged...
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Title
ASTHMA PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS
Published Date
Jan 1, 2007
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