Environmental Influences and Allergic Diseases in the Asia-Pacific Region: What Will Happen in Next 30 Years?

ABSTRACT: Asia-Pacific is a populous region with remarkable variations in socioeconomic development and environmental exposure among countries. The prevalence rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis appear to have recently reached a plateau in Western countries, whereas they are still increasing in many Asian countries. Given the large population in Asia, even a slight increase in the prevalence rate will translate into an overwhelming number of patients. To reduce the magnitude of the increase in allergic diseases in next few decades in Asia, we must understand the potential factors leading to the occurrence of these disorders and the development of potential preventive strategies. The etiology of allergic disorders is likely due to complex interactions among genetic, epigenetic, and environmental fa

SUBMITTER: Xing Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8724831 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature