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Pulmonary Function and Its Influence Factors of Elementary School Children in Gangneung

강릉지역 초등학생들의 폐기능과 영향 요인 분석

  • Yu, Seung-Do (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Yoo, Si-Eun (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Lee, Min-Jung (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Choi, Wook-Hee (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Seon (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Lee, Chul-Ho (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Park, Kyung-Hwa (Environmental Epidemiology Division, Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research)
  • 유승도 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 유시은 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 이민정 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 최욱희 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 김대선 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 이철호 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과) ;
  • 박경화 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부 환경역학과)
  • Published : 2008.02.28
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Abstract

The objective of the study which utilised population based data was to determine the respiratory condition of elementary school children in Gangneung. From October 9th to December 14th, 2006, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratoy Volume in I Second $(FEV_1)$ were conducted on the target group of children using a spirometer. The prevalence of asthmatic symptoms was 29.8% among boys and 39.6% among girls. By using logistic regression, we found that family history of allergic rhinitis (OR=3.90, CI=1.05-14.51), experience of allergic conjunctivitis (OR=4.67, CI=1.54-14.16) and atopic dermatitis (OR=2.86, CI=1.17-7.05) significantly increased the asthmatic symptoms. Also, a family history of asthma and food allergy were associated with asthmatic symptoms. In relation to housing and environmental risk factors, residences under the ground (OR=3.59, CI=1.35-9.51) and big-size dolls (OR=2.71, CI=0.86-8.53) significantly increased the prevalence of asthmatic symptoms. For PFT, above four families, exposure of passive smoking and pets significantly reduced FVC in both groups (p<0.05). In girls, a big-size doll was significantly associated with decreased lung function (FVC and $FEV_1$). In boys, using bed significantly reduced $FEV_1$. Also, the risk of asthmatic symptoms was found to increase when the house has been built for 5 years or more, the house is close to a road $({\leq}100m)$, a gas/Kerosene heater or carpet is utilized within the house. However, their differences were not significant. It is concluded that genetic factor such as a family history of respiratory disease, allergic symptoms and housing risk factor are related to asthmatic symptoms. These results were worth noting because the findings will help address risk factors related respiratory symptoms especially in relation to housing and environment.

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