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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