Health Promotion and Prevention of Allergic Disease.
- Author:
Soo Kweon KOO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital, Busan, Korea. Chief123@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Allergy;
Prevention;
Environmental factors;
Allergen exposure
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care;
Health Promotion;
Hypersensitivity;
Prevalence;
Public Health;
Risk Factors
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2008;15(2):92-97
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The prevalence of allergic diseases have been increasing over the last few decades. These diseases have become a global public health problem and a burden to health care resources. Allergen exposure in the high risk group is one of the numerous factors contributing to the developing and worsening allergic diseases. Thus, prevention is a very important strategy in treating allergic diseases. This review focuses on environmental risk factors and possible preventive methods in combating allergic diseases.
