Understanding and controlling asthma in Latin America: A review of recent research informed by the SCAALA programme.

ABSTRACT: Asthma is an important health concern in Latin America (LA) where it is associated with variable prevalence and disease burden between countries. High prevalence and morbidity have been observed in some regions, particularly marginalized urban populations. Research over the past 10 years from LA has shown that childhood disease is primarily non-atopic. The attenuation of atopy may be explained by enhanced immune regulation induced by intense exposures to environmental factors such as childhood infections and poor environmental conditions of the urban poor. Non-atopic symptoms are associated with environmental and lifestyle factors including poor living conditions, respiratory infections, psychosocial stress, obesity, and a diet of highly processed foods. Ancestry (particularly African) and

SUBMITTER: Cooper PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10041090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature