Distribution and etiology of chronic respiratory diseases in primary healthcare departments in Cape Verde

摘要: Abstract Background and objective Data on chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) are scarce or unavailable in most African countries. We aimed to determine the prevalence of CRD associated risk factors Cape Verde, at primary healthcare level. Methods In frame Global Alliance Against Chronic Respiratory Diseases, a cross-sectional study was carried out October 2006 3256 outpatients (2142 women) (median age 30 years) seeking care departments, through standardized interview questionnaire during two weeks. Results The emphysema, tuberculosis, bronchitis, rhinoconjunctivitis asthma were 0.7%, 2%, 4.5%, 12.3% 6.2%, respectively. Current smoking with emphysema (OR: 3.36; 95% CI: 0.97–11.40) tuberculosis 2.14; 1.07–4.30), ever exposed dusty workplace bronchitis 2.20; CI 95%: 1.50–3.21) 1.56; 1.23–1.98) cooking heating using an open fire 1.59; 1.16–2.19). estimates attributable risks percent indicated that, sample, noticeable part could be attributed active smoking, exposure dust biomass. varied according gender, particularly regarding current which more important for men. Conclusions Tobacco work CRD. Our results suggest that if actions taken order reduce aforementioned exposures, decrease achieved.