Socio-epidemiological Aspects of Respiratory Allergic Diseases in Southern Africa

World Allergy Organization Journal

Paul C Potter¹  Luís Taborda-Barata² 

[1] Allergy Diagnostic & Clinical Research Unit, University of Cape Town Lung Institute, Mowbray, South Africa;Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, CICS--Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal

关键词: Southern Africa;    prevalence;    rhinitis;    asthma;   

Others  :  1137716
DOI  :  10.1097/WOX.0b013e318242d6b4

【 摘 要 】

The prevalence of respiratory allergic diseases has been increasing in Southern Africa both in urban and in rural environments. Various factors may contribute toward this situation, namely, exposure to aeroallergens, such as grass pollens and house dust mites. However, other irritant environmental triggers, such as exposure to tobacco smoke and certain indoor and outdoor fumes, may also play a relevant part. Furthermore, certain parasitic and mycobacterial infections may act as allergic disease risk modifiers, although such an influence should be confirmed. Finally, certain cultural and socioeconomic factors may also influence accessibility to healthcare and adherence to treatment of these diseases.

【 授权许可】

   
2012 World Allergy Organization; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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