Self reported prevalence of asthma among Korean adolescent: five year folllow up study, 1995 to 2000

초록

the prevalence of asthma symptom is increased during last five years in Korean adolescnets especially by the vido questionnaire and that increase is noted significantly in the provincial center. BMI, passive smoking, and living with dog or cat are important risk factors. and more prevalent asthma diagnosis and treatment may be patially explained by the results of a successful asthma campaign in Korea