Socio-epidemiological aspects of respiratory allergic diseases in Southern Africa

Journal Article

2012

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15230
 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/WOX.0b013e318242d6b4
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Authors
Taborda-Barata, Luis
Potter, Paul C
Journal Title

World Allergy Organization Journal

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http://www.waojournal.org/
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BioMed Central Ltd

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University of Cape Town

Department
Division of Pulmonology
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
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.
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Keywords
asthma
rhinitis
prevalence
Southern Africa

Reference:

Taborda-Barata, L., & Potter, P. C. (2012). Socio-epidemiological aspects of respiratory allergic diseases in Southern Africa. The World Allergy Organization journal, 5(1), 1.

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