The prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Turki S AlahmadiAdel S Alharbi

Abstract

Asthma is considered one of the most important health issues worldwide. However, few epidemiological studies have been conducted in Saudi Arabia to assess the prevalence of asthma among children, and their results are highly variable. Thus, in this study, we investigated the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia. Previous studies of the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia were reviewed and 12 were included in this review. These studies were conducted at various locations in Saudi Arabia between 1986 and 2017. The prevalence of children asthma in Saudi Arabia varies among different regions throughout the country. The highest prevalence was reported in Alhofuf (33.7%) and the lowest in Abha (9%). However, various surveying methods were used and different age groups were assessed. This review highlights the need to conduct a national-level study using a single validated tool to assess the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia in order to calculate the burden of asthma and determine the targeted allocation of resources and manpower.

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Jan 26, 2021·The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma·Amir AbushoukAmre Nasr
Jun 25, 2021·Journal of Infection and Public Health·Sultan AlbuhairiAbdullah Alolayan

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