The prevalence of childhood asthma has increased rapidly in China[1].In Shanghai,the prevalence has increased from 2.1%in 1990 to 10.2%in 2011 in 3-to 7-year-old children[2].Various environmental and lifestyle factors...The prevalence of childhood asthma has increased rapidly in China[1].In Shanghai,the prevalence has increased from 2.1%in 1990 to 10.2%in 2011 in 3-to 7-year-old children[2].Various environmental and lifestyle factors have been suspected of association with the increasing prevalence of asthma in childhood[3,4].Numerous studies have investigated possible associations between展开更多
In order to evaluate the perceived home indoor air quality,as well as sick building syndrome(SBS) in areas with typical arid continental climate such as Urumqi,northwest of China,a cross-sectional study including 4,26...In order to evaluate the perceived home indoor air quality,as well as sick building syndrome(SBS) in areas with typical arid continental climate such as Urumqi,northwest of China,a cross-sectional study including 4,260 parents of children(1–8 years) was performed by a questionnaire survey in winter season in 2011.The sensation of air dryness(weekly/sometimes) in the last 3 months had the highest proportion of reports by more than half of the parents(57.4 %),followed by perceived stuffy odor(40.6 %),unpleasant odor(27.0 %),tobacco smoke odor(25.5 %),sensation of humid air(17.9 %),pungent odor(11.7 %) and moldy odor(9.5 %),respectively.The prevalence of SBS symptoms in the same time period was40.4 % for general symptom,47.7 % for mucosal symptom and 9.5 % for skin symptom,respectively.There were significant associations between perceived odors/sensation of air dryness and SBS symptoms(ORs range 1.39–1.42).Additionally,the OR values increased with an increase of the OH score(P \ 0.05).Dampness,the presence of cockroaches and mosquitoes/flies,prenatal exposure to decoration and close to traffic were all risk factors of SBS symptoms.However,frequently putting bedding to sunshine was potentially a protective factor.In conclusion,adults' perceptions of odors and sensation of air dryness are related to SBS symptoms and home environmental factors in Urumqi,China.展开更多
To assess associations between home indoor air environments and asthma,allergies and pneumonia,children aged 1–8 years were surveyed from 12 kindergartens in the city of Xi’an.2,020 questionnaires were responded wit...To assess associations between home indoor air environments and asthma,allergies and pneumonia,children aged 1–8 years were surveyed from 12 kindergartens in the city of Xi’an.2,020 questionnaires were responded with a response rate of 83.5%.The prevalences of doctor diagnosed asthma,hay fever,and pneumonia were 2.9%,3.6%,and 28.3%,respectively.Living close to a highway was a risk factor for current rhinitis(AOR 1.5,95%CI 1.2–1.8),eczema(AOR 1.7,95%CI 1.2–2.5),and diagnosed pneumonia(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.6).Dampness problems in the home were associated with 50%–130%increases in the prevalences of asthma and allergy.Airing bed linen under sun-shine was protective,especially against rhinitis.Pet avoidance was consistently and significantly associated with asthma and allergy(AOR 1.3–2.4).Decoration of the home during children’s early life is a risk factor for current rhinitis(AOR 1.9,95%CI 1.3–2.9)and eczema(AOR 1.9,95%CI1.1–3.6).Risk factors for pneumonia were living in an apartment(AOR 1.4,95%CI 1.1–1.8),latex wall paint(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.7),dampness(AOR 1.4–1.5),breast feeding\3 months(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.7),never airing bed linen in sunshine(AOR 1.3,95%CI1.3–1.6),and cleaning children’s room less frequently than once per day(AOR 1.4,95%CI 1.1–1.7).This study demonstrates that home indoor environmental and life style factors may influence the health of children in Xi’an.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51278302)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(14ZZ132)+1 种基金Hujiang Foundation of China(D14003)the Innovation Fund Project for Graduate Student of Shanghai(JWCXSL1401)
文摘The prevalence of childhood asthma has increased rapidly in China[1].In Shanghai,the prevalence has increased from 2.1%in 1990 to 10.2%in 2011 in 3-to 7-year-old children[2].Various environmental and lifestyle factors have been suspected of association with the increasing prevalence of asthma in childhood[3,4].Numerous studies have investigated possible associations between
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30800894,71173045)
文摘In order to evaluate the perceived home indoor air quality,as well as sick building syndrome(SBS) in areas with typical arid continental climate such as Urumqi,northwest of China,a cross-sectional study including 4,260 parents of children(1–8 years) was performed by a questionnaire survey in winter season in 2011.The sensation of air dryness(weekly/sometimes) in the last 3 months had the highest proportion of reports by more than half of the parents(57.4 %),followed by perceived stuffy odor(40.6 %),unpleasant odor(27.0 %),tobacco smoke odor(25.5 %),sensation of humid air(17.9 %),pungent odor(11.7 %) and moldy odor(9.5 %),respectively.The prevalence of SBS symptoms in the same time period was40.4 % for general symptom,47.7 % for mucosal symptom and 9.5 % for skin symptom,respectively.There were significant associations between perceived odors/sensation of air dryness and SBS symptoms(ORs range 1.39–1.42).Additionally,the OR values increased with an increase of the OH score(P \ 0.05).Dampness,the presence of cockroaches and mosquitoes/flies,prenatal exposure to decoration and close to traffic were all risk factors of SBS symptoms.However,frequently putting bedding to sunshine was potentially a protective factor.In conclusion,adults' perceptions of odors and sensation of air dryness are related to SBS symptoms and home environmental factors in Urumqi,China.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51178374)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (20106120110008)Xi’an Urban and Rural Construction Committee of Science and Technology Project (2011023)
文摘To assess associations between home indoor air environments and asthma,allergies and pneumonia,children aged 1–8 years were surveyed from 12 kindergartens in the city of Xi’an.2,020 questionnaires were responded with a response rate of 83.5%.The prevalences of doctor diagnosed asthma,hay fever,and pneumonia were 2.9%,3.6%,and 28.3%,respectively.Living close to a highway was a risk factor for current rhinitis(AOR 1.5,95%CI 1.2–1.8),eczema(AOR 1.7,95%CI 1.2–2.5),and diagnosed pneumonia(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.6).Dampness problems in the home were associated with 50%–130%increases in the prevalences of asthma and allergy.Airing bed linen under sun-shine was protective,especially against rhinitis.Pet avoidance was consistently and significantly associated with asthma and allergy(AOR 1.3–2.4).Decoration of the home during children’s early life is a risk factor for current rhinitis(AOR 1.9,95%CI 1.3–2.9)and eczema(AOR 1.9,95%CI1.1–3.6).Risk factors for pneumonia were living in an apartment(AOR 1.4,95%CI 1.1–1.8),latex wall paint(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.7),dampness(AOR 1.4–1.5),breast feeding\3 months(AOR 1.3,95%CI 1.0–1.7),never airing bed linen in sunshine(AOR 1.3,95%CI1.3–1.6),and cleaning children’s room less frequently than once per day(AOR 1.4,95%CI 1.1–1.7).This study demonstrates that home indoor environmental and life style factors may influence the health of children in Xi’an.
