Prevalence of chronic bronchitis in urban population of Kashmir.
J Indian Med Assoc
;
1999 Sep; 97(9): 365-6, 369
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-102927
ABSTRACT
Population based survey was conducted in an urban area of Kashmir comprising 629 males and 511 females. Majority (27.9%) of individuals studied were in the age group of < 40 years. Prevalence of chronic bronchitis was more in the age group of 70 years and above (14.12%), in smokers the prevalence was 7.55% and in people living in poorly ventilated dwellings it was 10.56%.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Respiratory Function Tests
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Urban Population
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Aged
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Bronchitis
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Chronic Disease
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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