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Geographical variation in the prevalence of sensitization to common aeroallergens in adults : the GA2LEN survey
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Newson, R B (author)
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van Ree, R (author)
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- Forsberg, Bertil (author)
- Umeå universitet,Yrkes- och miljömedicin,Arcum
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- Janson, Christer (author)
- Uppsala universitet,Lungmedicin och allergologi
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- Lötvall, Jan, 1956 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Krefting Research Centre
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- Dahlén, S-E (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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Toskala, E M (author)
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Baelum, J (author)
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Brożek, G M (author)
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Kasper, L (author)
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Kowalski, M L (author)
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Howarth, P H (author)
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Fokkens, W J (author)
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- Bachert, C (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
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Keil, T (author)
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Krämer, U (author)
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Bislimovska, J (author)
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Gjomarkaj, M (author)
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Loureiro, C (author)
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Burney, P G J (author)
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Jarvis, D (author)
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- 2014-03-21
- 2014
- English.
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In: Allergy. European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0105-4538 .- 1398-9995. ; 69:5, s. 643-651
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- BACKGROUND: Geographical variation in the prevalence of sensitization to aeroallergens may reflect differences in exposure to risk factors such as having older siblings, being raised on a farm or other unidentified exposures.OBJECTIVE: We wanted to measure geographical variation in skin prick test positivity and assess whether it was explained by differences in family size and/or farm exposure. We also compared prevalence in younger and older subjects.METHODS: Within the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA(2) LEN) survey, we measured the prevalence of skin prick positivity to a panel of allergens, and geometric mean serum total immunoglobulin E (IgE), in 3451 participants aged 18-75 years in 13 areas of Europe. Estimated prevalence was standardized to account for study design. We compared prevalence estimates in younger and older subjects and further adjusted for age, gender, smoking history, farm exposure, number of older siblings and body mass index (BMI).RESULTS: Skin prick test positivity to any one of the measured allergens varied within Europe from 31.4% to 52.9%. Prevalence of sensitization to single allergens also varied. Variation in serum total IgE was less marked. Younger participants had higher skin prick sensitivity prevalence, but not total IgE, than older participants. Geographical variation remained even after adjustment for confounders.CONCLUSION: Geographical variation in the prevalence of skin prick test positivity in Europe is unlikely to be explained by geographical variation in gender, age, smoking history, farm exposure, family size and BMI. Higher prevalence in younger, compared to older, adults may reflect cohort-associated increases in sensitization or the influence of ageing on immune or tissue responses.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Health and Environmental Health (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Immunologi inom det medicinska området (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Basic Medicine -- Immunology in the medical area (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Lungmedicin och allergi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Respiratory Medicine and Allergy (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- total immunoglobulin E
- prevalence
- Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
- Europe
- skin prick tests
- geographical variation
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Newson, R B
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van Ree, R
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Forsberg, Bertil
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Janson, Christer
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Lötvall, Jan, 19 ...
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Dahlén, S-E
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Toskala, E M
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Baelum, J
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Brożek, G M
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Kasper, L
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Kowalski, M L
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Howarth, P H
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Fokkens, W J
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Bachert, C
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Keil, T
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Krämer, U
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Bislimovska, J
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Gjomarkaj, M
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Loureiro, C
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Burney, P G J
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Jarvis, D
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