Prevalence and risk factors of allergic rhinitis among Chinese adults: A nationwide representative cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) has been increasing steadily worldwide, especially in countries with increasing industrialization such as China. However, available evidence regarding AR prevalence among Chinese adults is scarce and limited to regional data collected in earlier years. We therefore aimed to provide a more recent and robust estimate of AR prevalence using a nationwide representative cross-sectional study in China.

Methods

Data of 184 326 participants aged 18 years or older were obtained from the China Chronic Disease and Risk Factor Surveillance conducted in 2018–2019. AR was determined by self-reported sneezing, nasal itching, obstruction, or rhinorrhea symptoms for at least 1 h in the absence of a cold or flu within the last 12 months.

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10050653 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature