Jarvis D, Lai E, Luczynska C, Chinn S, Burney P
Department of Public Health Medicine, United Medical and Dental School, Guy's Hospital, London.
Br J Gen Pract. 1994 Nov;44(388):493-7.
The European Community respiratory health survey is examining the prevalence of asthma and risk factors for asthma.
As part of this multinational survey, a study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of asthma and asthma-like symptoms in young adults living in Cambridge, Ipswich and Norwich using a postal questionnaire.
A previously validated symptom questionnaire was sent to 2500 men and 2500 women aged 20-44 years living in and registered with a general practitioner in each of the three towns.
In total, approximately 9000 adults responded. The prevalence of symptoms suggestive of asthma was found to be similar in the three towns. Of respondents, 8% reported having been woken by an attack of shortness of breath at some time in the last 12 months, higher than previously reported. Five per cent reported having had an asthma attack.
General practitioners wishing to examine asthma prevalence in their own practice population could use a similar methodology.
欧洲共同体呼吸健康调查正在研究哮喘的患病率及哮喘的危险因素。
作为这项跨国调查的一部分，开展了一项研究，以通过邮寄问卷的方式确定居住在剑桥、伊普斯威奇和诺维奇的年轻人中哮喘及哮喘样症状的患病率。
向居住在这三个城镇并在当地全科医生处登记的2500名20至44岁男性和2500名女性发送了一份先前经过验证的症状问卷。
总共约9000名成年人做出了回应。发现这三个城镇中提示哮喘的症状患病率相似。在受访者中，8%报告在过去12个月中的某个时候曾因呼吸急促发作而醒来，高于先前报告的比例。5%报告曾有过哮喘发作。
希望在自己的执业人群中检查哮喘患病率的全科医生可以采用类似的方法。
