Exploring Household-level Risk Factors for Self-reported Prevalence of Allergic Diseases Among Low-income Households in Seoul, Korea

• DOI: 10.4168/aair.2014.6.5.421
• Publication Date: 2014-09-01T07:53:00Z
• Authors: SungChul Seo; Dohyeong Kim; Christopher Paul; Young Yoo; Ji Tae Choung
• Keywords: Household income

ship with poverty and substandard housing conditions, [6][7][8] but the relationship between income AD/AR has not been clearly demonstrated.Although some studies have reported a positive association prevalence of AD, [9][10][11] others indicate that AD is greater for low-income families 12 or significantly related to income. 13,14he impact economic status AR also unclear; elevated among high-income households, 15,16 argue does affect prevalence. 17-19However, few evaluated indoor risk factors (specifically populations), most Purpose: Indoor allergic diseases in households Korea characterized only partially.We prevalences atopic dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis Seoul, Korea, identify key behavioral households.Methods: Statistical analysis these various was conducted using data from 2010 Ministry Environment household survey.Logistic regression models were generated 511 apartments districts Seoul.Results: In general, such as renovation history (P<0.1) crowding (P<0.01) associated rhinitis, whereas frequency ventilation (P<0.05) cleaning inversely correlated dermatitis.Indoor smoking major trigger asthma dermatitis (P<0.05).The presence mold water leakage houses important all three (P<0.05).Conclusions: Various play role triggering health environmental programs mitigating should be tailored address appropriate target populations.