Conditions Associated with Childhood Asthma in North Texas
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The purpose of this study was to identify significant associations between asthma diagnosis, comorbid conditions, and social problems in children.
Method.
This study explored data collected in a unique, regional survey of children’s health in north Texas originally administered in 2009 to a random sample of 21,530 households with children from 0 to 14 years of age.
Descriptive statistics were compiled for the subsample of children with asthma, associations of interest were identified, and strengths of relevant associations were calculated.
Results.
The prevalence of asthma in school-aged children in the target area is 19–25%, which exceeds both national and state values.
Statistically significant associations were found between asthma and allergies, sleep problems, and tonsillectomy.
Significant associations were identified between asthma and school absences, academic problems, and behavior problems in school.
There was a significantly greater prevalence of obesity/overweight among children with asthma than without asthma.
Discussion.
Children with asthma are at high risk for impairment in multiple dimensions.
Thorough assessment, including comprehensive medical, social, and environmental histories, is critical in management of pediatric asthma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Newcomb, Patricia& Cyr, Alaina. 2012. Conditions Associated with Childhood Asthma in North Texas. ISRN Allergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Newcomb, Patricia& Cyr, Alaina. Conditions Associated with Childhood Asthma in North Texas. ISRN Allergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500969
American Medical Association (AMA)
Newcomb, Patricia& Cyr, Alaina. Conditions Associated with Childhood Asthma in North Texas. ISRN Allergy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500969
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500969