Chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors in 12 regions of the Russian Federation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Estimation suggests that at least 4 million people die, annually, as a result of chronic respiratory disease (CRD). The Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD) was formed following a mandate from the World Health Assembly to address this serious and growing health problem.

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence of CRD in Russian symptomatic patients and to evaluate the frequency of major risk factors for CRD in Russia.

Methods

A cross-sectional, population-based epidemiological study using the GARD questionnaire on adults from 12 regions of the Russian Federation. Common respiratory symptoms and risk factors were recorded. Spirometry was performed in respondents with suspected CRD. Allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic bronchitis (CB) wer

SUBMITTER: Chuchalin AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4166963 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature