哮喘的流行病学

Epidemiology of asthma.

作者信息

Lugogo Njira L, Kraft Monica

机构信息

Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2641, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

出版信息

Clin Chest Med. 2006 Mar;27(1):1-15, v. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2005.10.006.

DOI:10.1016/j.ccm.2005.10.006

PMID:16543048

Abstract

The epidemiology of asthma is complex but essential in enhancing the understanding of a disease that affects millions of patients. Asthma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Asthma prevalence rates in the United States reached a plateau after 1998 with an estimated overall prevalence of 3.8% in 2003. Racial disparities exist and there are staggering differences in morbidity and mortality. The analysis of data collected from epidemiologic studies continues to be a critical part of enhancing the understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma, which will lead to improved patient outcomes.

摘要

哮喘的流行病学情况复杂，但对于加深对这种影响数百万患者的疾病的理解至关重要。哮喘与严重的发病率和死亡率相关。美国的哮喘患病率在1998年后趋于平稳，2003年估计总体患病率为3.8%。存在种族差异，发病率和死亡率也存在惊人的差异。对流行病学研究收集的数据进行分析仍然是加深对哮喘病理生理学理解的关键部分，这将改善患者的治疗结果。