Epidemiology of adult asthma in Asia: toward a better understanding
10.5415/apallergy.2014.4.2.75
- Author:
Woo Jung SONG
1
;
Min Gyu KANG
;
Yoon Seok CHANG
;
Sang Heon CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 110-799, Korea. shcho@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Asthma;
Epidemiology;
Review;
Asia
- MeSH:
Adult;
Asia;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Asthma;
Chronic Disease;
Cooperative Behavior;
Epidemiology;
Europe;
Humans;
Prevalence
- From:
Asia Pacific Allergy
2014;4(2):75-85
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Asia is the world's most dynamic area. Asthma is a major chronic disease in Asia, like other continents. However, unlike childhood asthma, the epidemiological burden of asthma in Asian adults has been unclear. Here we reviewed the currently available literatures on the epidemiology of adult asthma in the Asian community populations. Adult asthma prevalence was generally lower in Asian than in Europe, but the increasing trends suggested the disease burden to rise in the near future. However, for better understanding, it may be essential to prepare for the Asian multinational network for the standardization and collaboration of research.
