Risk factors for hospitalization among adults with asthma: the influence of sociodemographic factors and asthma severity

Risk factors for hospitalization among adults with asthma: the influence of sociodemographic factors and asthma severity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The morbidity and mortality from asthma have markedly increased since the late 1970s. The hospitalization rate, an important marker of asthma severity, remains substantial.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In adults with...

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Main Authors: Eisner Mark D, Katz Patricia P, Yelin Edward H, Shiboski Stephen C, Blanc Paul D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2000-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
asthma
asthma epidemiology
hospitalization
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr37

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr37

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