Factors associated to lifestyle and risk of adult onset asthma
Factors associated to lifestyle and risk of adult onset asthma
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DOI:
10.1053/rmed.2003.1419
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
4.3
通讯作者:
Koskenvuo, M
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作者:
Huovinen, E;Kaprio, J;Koskenvuo, M
Background: Asthma prevalence has been increasing especially in developed countries. The change seems to be associated with changes in lifestyle. We have made a prospective study to assess the effect of lifestyle factors, including smoking, educational level, physical activity and obesity, on adult onset asthma. Methods: A population of 10597 adult twins, initially free of asthma was followed for 9 years. The main outcome measure was questionnaire- based report of physician diagnosed asthma. Logistic regression was used to estimate the risk of asthma predicted by lifestyle factors, with adjustment for atopy and respiratory symptoms. Results: Obesity at baseline increased asthma risk (multivariable adjusted OR=3.00,95% 0: 1.64-5.50 for those with BMI greater than or equal to30 compared to those with normal weight BMI: 20-24.99). Taller height was associated to lower asthma incidence. Leisure time physical activity had a slightly protective effect on asthma risk among men (P for trend=0.037), while smoking and education did not have signifcant effects on the risk of adult onset asthma. Conclusions: Obesity was associated to the risk of adult onset asthma, while short height and low leisure time physical activity can be considered as other potential risk factors. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.