The Prevalence of Asthma Diagnosis and Symptoms is Still Increasing in Early Adolescents in Turkey

The Prevalence of Asthma Diagnosis and Symptoms is Still Increasing in Early Adolescents in Turkey

Background: : This study was performed to evaluate the time trends in prevalence of asthma and related factors in Denizli, Turkey. Methods: : Two cross-sectional surveys were performed, 6 years apart (2002 and 2008) using the ISAAC protocol, in the 13-14 age groups and comparisons were made between...

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Main Authors: Fatma Duksal, Tulay Becerir, Ahmet Ergin, Ahmet Akcay, Nermin Guler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
adolescents
asthma
children
prevalence
risk factor
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015300319

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