| Autor: |
Juliaty, Aidah, Hehanussa, Zubaidah, Daud, Dasril |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Apr2020, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p552-557, 6p |
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Background: Increased incidence of atopy and obesity within the last few years poses a serious global health problem causing physical, social and economic burdens. The impact of obesity in the incidence of atopy is still controversial. Objective: The study aims to determine the impact of obesity on the frequency of atopy in children. Method: This study was a preliminary study with cross sectional design and conducted during June-August 2017 targeting the elementary, junior and high school students in the city of Makassar aged between 6 to 18 years old. Subjects who consented to participate in this study were asked to fill in the ISAAC questionnaire consisting of clinical manifestation and risk factors of atopic diseases. Total Ig E level was measured using ELISA method. Results: A total of 120 subjects were enrolled and divided into two groups: 60 obese and 60 well-nourished children, following the criteria of Indonesian pediatrician society. Frequency of atopy in obese was 18 (30%) and 2 (3.3%) in well-nourished children. Statistical analysis using chi-square test revealed that the frequency of atopic was much higher in obese children p <0.05; OR = 12.442; 95% CI 2.735-56.580. Conclusion: Obesity strongly impacts the occurrence of atopy in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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