Smoking and asthma in 20-44-yearold adults in Urmia, Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2008; 14 (1): 6-16
in English
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ABSTRACT
To investigate the prevalence of smoking, asthma and asthma-related symptoms in relation to age, sex and smoking behaviour in Urmia, we carried out a cross-sectional study in 2004 using the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease questionnaire, which includes some questions on smoking. We surveyed 2987 adults aged 20-44 years. Prevalence of wheeze, breathlessness with wheezing, asthma attack, use of asthma medication and nasal allergy were 4.8%, 3.3%, 1.2%, 1.1%, and 16.0% respectively. Current smokers comprised 16.4% of participants. Prevalence of asthma symptoms was significantly greater in smokers than non-smokers. Rates for asthma diagnosis and asthma medication were lower than the European Community Respiratory Health Survey median
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
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Smoking
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Sex Distribution
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Age Distribution
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2008
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