2024
Yes
The Prevalence of Childhood Asthma, Respiratory Symptoms and Associated Air Pollution Sources Among Adolescent Learners in Selected Schools in Vhembe District, South Africa
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111536
Rathogwa-Takalani, Funzani
Africa
Epidemiological
Observational
Students
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Pests/Pesticides
Respiratory symptoms
Asthma
Asthma
Adolescents
Indoor residual spraying
Respiratory symptoms
ISAAC
A cross-sectional survey of 2,855 South African adolescents used ISAAC tools to assess asthma and wheeze. Indoor residual spraying, tobacco smoke, and paraffin use were significantly associated with increased respiratory symptoms.
2024