Epidemiology of eczema among Lebanese adolescents
| Autor: | Umayya Musharrafieh, Fares Zaitoun, Hala Tamim, Maria Atoui, Ban Al-Sahab, Fuad Ramadan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Pediatrics Health (social science) Adolescent Cross-sectional study Health Behavior Eczema MEDLINE Developing country Dermatitis Atopic Feeding behavior Risk Factors immune system diseases Environmental health Epidemiology otorhinolaryngologic diseases medicine Humans Lebanon skin and connective tissue diseases Developing Countries Life Style business.industry Life style Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Feeding Behavior Cross-Sectional Studies Female Tobacco Smoke Pollution Health behavior business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Public Health. 53:260-267 |
| ISSN: | 1420-911X 1661-8556 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00038-008-7085-2 |
| Popis: | The study aims to determine the prevalence of eczema among Lebanese adolescents and identify demographic, nutritional and environmental characteristics associated with eczema.A cross-sectional study conducted on a convenient sample of 3 153 students (13-14 years) selected from five different provinces in Lebanon. Significant unadjusted demographic, nutritional and environmental variables were considered in a stepwise regression model.Ever having an itchy rash that lasted for a period more than six months was reported by 788 (25.0%) adolescents, while 404 (12.8%) reported ever having eczema. Females and passive smokers were at 1.5 increased risk of having eczema than their counterparts. Exercising regularly, living near a busy area, and frequent eating of eggs were positively associated with eczema. Finally, adolescents who suffered from allergic diseases, asthma (Odds ratio (OR): 1.64, 95% CI: 1.16-2.32), rhinitis (OR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.07-1.70) and hay fever (OR: 2.77; 95% CI: 2.12-3.62) also reported having had eczema.Environmental factors were found to play an important role in the prevalence of eczema among adolescents. |
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