Journal article
Prevalence of asthma, rhinitis and eczema among children in 2 Canadian cities: the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Wide variations in the prevalence of asthma, rhinitis and eczema have been reported between regions within Canada and between different countries. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) was developed to provide a standardized tool and methodology to ascertain the prevalence of asthma and allergies in different regions. Comparisons of prevalence rates across geographic regions and at different times may …
Authors
Habbick BF; Pizzichini MM; Taylor B; Rennie D; Senthilselvan A; Sears MR
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 160, No. 13, pp. 1824–1828
Publication Date
June 29, 1999
ISSN
0820-3946