1. Investigation of the prevalence and status of atopic diseases in children in seoul
Authors : Kilyoung Choi, So-yeun Kim
Pages : 11-19
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.21172/1.161.03
Keywords : Chemicals, Immune diseases, ISAAC questionnaire, Atopic disease, logistic regression Abstract :Background: Environment has changed from the past, such as the introduction of new technologies and the development of new chemicals. Attention is focused on the fact that respiratory diseases, immune diseases, etc. may be caused or increased by genetic factors, individual lifestyles, or environmental hazards as a result of aging. Atopic disease is a disease that adds enormous socio-economic burden to individuals and society as a result of reduced productivity due to lower learning and work efficiency, in addition to medical expenses.Methods: This study was conducted by 56,335 people from 492 educational institutions were selected for survey. The survey questionnaire consists of the same questionnaire items as the ISAAC questionnaire translated into Korean. The questionnaire survey consisted of general questions, parent related questions, indirect smoking questions, and residential environment questions in addition to asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis symptoms, and diagnostic questions by the ISAAC survey.Results: The survey targets by educational institutions were 17,631 (47.1%) in 60 elementary schools, 15,220 (40.7%) in 303 nursery schools, and 4,589 (12.2%) in 65 kindergartens. The autonomous district where the largest number of children participated in the survey was Jungnang-gu. A total of 3,173 children participated in the survey. The prevalence of atopic disease in all children, including infants and elementary school students, was 27.9% for atopic dermatitis. The prevalence of atopic disease in infants and kindergartens was 31.7% for atopic dermatitis based on the last 12 months. The prevalence of atopic disease in elementary school students was 23.7% for atopic dermatitis.Conclusions: Comparing the prevalence of autonomous regions, attempts have been made to suggest directions for atopic disease prevention and management policies that are suitable for autonomous regions. According to the ISAAC questionnaire, the prevalence of 'symptoms of atopic disease over the past 12 months' was 27.9% for atopic dermatitis. The results of logistic regression analysis for the analysis of the relationship between atopic diseases and residential environment factors were related to whether or not the prevalence of atopic dermatitis was repaired, condensation in winter, mold, leakage, and whether there was window ventilation.
Citing this Journal Article :Kilyoung Choi, So-yeun Kim, "Investigation of the prevalence and status of atopic diseases in children in seoul", Volume 16 Issue 1 - March 2020, 11-19
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