Asthma prevalence based on the Baidu index and China's Health Statistical Yearbook from 2011 to 2020 in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to environmental pollution, changes in lifestyle, and advancements in diagnostic technology, the prevalence of asthma has been increasing over the years. Although China has made early efforts in asthma epidemiology and prevention, there is still a lack of unified and comprehensive epidemiological research within the country. The objective of the study is to determine the nationwide prevalence distribution of asthma using the Baidu Index and China's Health Statistical Yearbook.

Methods

Based on China's Health Statistical Yearbook, we analyzed the gender and age distribution of asthma in China from 2011 to 2020, as well as the length of hospitalization and associated costs. By utilizing the Baidu Index and setting the covering all 31 provinces and autonomous reg

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10586501 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature