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01-04-2010 | Original Article

A preliminary survey of the prevalence of allergic disorders in a questionnaire-based study in Boshroye, a rural area of Iran

Authors: Mohammad Fereidouni, Ahmad Abolhasani, Fatemeh Vahedi, Mohammad Taghi Shakeri, Abdolreza Varasteh

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Background

Knowledge about the prevalence, risk factors and triggers of allergic disorders among populations of different geographical areas is important for the development of preventative strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, clinical pattern and triggers of allergic disorders among the inhabitants of the rural town, Boshrooye, in Iran.

Methods

A written symptoms questionnaire derived from the standard questionnaire of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) in the Farsi language was used.

Results

The prevalence of atopy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis and physician-diagnosed asthma was 18.1%, 15.5%, 11.5%, 8.2% and 0.3%, respectively. Rhinorhea, sneezing and nose blockage were the most frequent symptoms among atopic cases (37.7%, 33% and 28.8%, respectively). Dust and pollen were the most important triggers of allergic symptoms.

Conclusion

The findings of this study indicate a low to moderate prevalence of allergic disorders in a rural area in Iran and emphasize the importance of dust and pollens as the main triggers of allergic symptoms.

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Title: A preliminary survey of the prevalence of allergic disorders in a questionnaire-based study in Boshroye, a rural area of Iran
Authors: Mohammad Fereidouni
Ahmad Abolhasani
Fatemeh Vahedi
Mohammad Taghi Shakeri
Abdolreza Varasteh
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-009-0291-4

At a glance: The STEP trials

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A preliminary survey of the prevalence of allergic disorders in a questionnaire-based study in Boshroye, a rural area of Iran

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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