A Canada-wide survey of chronic respiratory disease and spinal cord injury

Neurology
Jacquelyn J CraggJaimie F Borisoff

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between chronic respiratory diseases (asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and spinal cord injury (SCI) in a large representative sample. Data were compiled from more than 60,000 individuals from the 2010 cycle of the cross-sectional Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine this relationship, adjusting for confounders, and using probability weighting to account for the CCHS sampling method. After adjusting for age, sex, and smoking status, SCI was associated with a significant increased odds of asthma (adjusted odds ratio = 1.59 [95% confidence interval 1.11, 2.26]; p < 0.05) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1.87 [1.20, 2.91]; p < 0.05). These heightened odds highlight the exigent need for targeted interventions and prevention strategies for respiratory health among individuals with SCI.

Citations

May 4, 2016·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Susan CharlifuePhilip Ullrich
Dec 7, 2018·Journal of Neurotrauma·Jordan W SquairAaron A Phillips

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