Epidemiology and risk factors for asthma - 16/03/19
Highlights |
• | Both asthma incidence as well as prevalence have increased dramatically both globally and in the United States over the past 50 years. |
• | Distinct populations including children and ethnic minorities show a disproportionate disease burden. |
• | Multiple risk factors have been implicated in the development of the various childhood and adult phenotypes of asthma. |
• | Increased knowledge of predisposing factors could facilitate public health measures as well as primary prevention strategies. |
Plan
Vol 149
P. 16-22 - mars 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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