Trends in prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis in 5-7-year old Swiss children from 1992 to 2001.

摘要: Background: Changing occurrence rates of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis are public health concern require surveillance. Changes in prevalence these diseases were monitored during 10 years their trend with time was determined taking into account the influence personal environmental risk factors. Methods: Four cross-sectional surveys 5–7-year old children performed seven different communities Switzerland between 1992 2001. Prevalence respiratory symptoms affecting factors including parental assessed using a standardized questionnaire. Results: A total 988 (74.1%), 1778 (79.0%), 1406 (82.6%) 1274 (78.9%) participated, respectively, 1992, 1995, 1998 2001 surveys. asthma hay fever remained quite stable over (wheeze/past year: 8.8%, 7.8%, 6.4% 7.4%, sneezing attack pollen season: 5.0%, 5.6%, 5.4% 4.6%). Rates reported (specific skin rash/past 4.6%, 6.5%,7.4% 7.6%) showed an increase time, but those diagnosis eczema did not show clear pattern (18.4%, 15.7%, 14.0% 15.2%). Stratified analysis by atopy similar trends. significant girls stayed boys. Conclusion: Results four consecutive suggest that living may have ceased. However, still be on rise, especially among girls.