Pediatric Asthma in Asian Immigrants
Author Information
Author(s): Dug Brugge, Angela C Lee, Mark Woodin, Christine Rioux
Primary Institution: Tufts University
Hypothesis
Does place of birth influence the prevalence of asthma in Asian immigrant children?
Conclusion
Children born in the US have a higher prevalence of asthma compared to those who are foreign-born.
Supporting Evidence
- Asthma prevalence was 33.1% in US-born children compared to 9.2% in foreign-born children.
- Family history of asthma was a significant predictor of asthma diagnosis.
- Living near heavy motor traffic was associated with increased odds of asthma.
Takeaway
Kids born in the US are more likely to have asthma than kids born in other countries, possibly because of different early life experiences.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 204 Asian immigrant children aged 4-18 to assess asthma prevalence and its association with place of birth and environmental factors.
Potential Biases
The sample may over-represent children with asthma due to recruitment from pediatric clinics serving recent immigrants.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may not fully capture asthma diagnosis and environmental exposures.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Asian immigrant children aged 4-18, with a mix of foreign-born and US-born individuals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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