Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported asthma in a Canadian population: The Canadian Community Health Survey, 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1310228
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Asthma prevalence is increasing among adults, yet limited information regarding the association between adult asthma and environmental and personal exposures is available using large nationally representative population-based survey. Objective: To determine the prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: reported asthma; asthma prevalence; prevalence; canadian population ... See more keywords
Pesticide Use and Asthma in Alberta Grain Farmers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15030526
Abstract: A study of the respiratory health of grain farmers in Alberta, Canada was carried out in March 2002. Two populations were identified: members, in 1983, of a province-wide farm organisation, and grain farmers registered with… read more here.
Keywords: reported asthma; grain farmers; health; grain ... See more keywords
Asthma and Attendance in Urban Schools
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DOI: 10.5888/pcd16.190074
Abstract: Introduction Asthma is linked to student absenteeism, a risk factor for poor achievement and school dropout. Studies of asthma and absenteeism have common limitations, including relying on parent-reported asthma, which may be unreliable and prone… read more here.
Keywords: reported asthma; student; health; school ... See more keywords