Observational studyBMJ open2017
Socioeconomic and geographical variation in general practitioner consultations for allergic rhinitis in England, 2003-2014: an observational study.
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- Molecular Signatures of Aeroallergen Sensitization in Respiratory Allergy: A Comparative Study Across Climate-Matched Populations.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- From Fax to Secure File Transfer Protocol: The 25-Year Evolution of Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance in England.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Association of Mite Molecular Sensitization Profiles with Respiratory Allergies and Asthma Control in Children from East China.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2024Article
- The role of area level social deprivation on childhood and adolescent consultation rate in primary care: a population based, cohort study.BMC primary care · 2022Article
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- Conurbation, Urban, and Rural Living as Determinants of Allergies and Infectious Diseases: Royal College of General Practitioners Research and Surveillance Centre Annual Report 2016-2017.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem, potentially impacting individuals' sleep, work and social life. We aimed to use a surveillance network of general practitioners (GPs) to describe the epidemiology of AR consultations in England.
settingA large GP surveillance network covering approximately 53% of the English population.
methodsGP consultations for AR across England between 30 December 2002 and 31 December 2014 were analysed. Using more granular data available between 2 April 2012 and 31 December 2014 rates and rate ratios (RR) of AR were further analysed in different age groups, gender, rural-urban classification and index of multiple deprivation score quintile of location of GP.
resultsThe mean weekly rate for AR consultations was 19.8 consultations per 100 000 GP registered patients (range 1.13-207), with a regular peak occurring during June (weeks 24-26), and a smaller peak during April. Between 1 April 2012 and 31 December 2014, the highest mean daily rates of consultations per 1 00 000 were: in age group 5-14 years (rate=8.02, RR 6.65, 95% CI 6.38 to 6.93); females (rate=4.57, RR 1.12 95% CI 1.12 to 1.13); persons registered at a GP in the most socioeconomically deprived quintile local authority (rate=5.69, RR 1.48, 95% CI 1.47 to 1.49) or in an urban area with major conurbation (rate=5.91, RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.69 to 1.87).
conclusionsAR rates were higher in those aged 5-14 years, females and in urban and socioeconomically deprived areas. This needs to be viewed in the context of this study's limitations but should be considered in health promotion and service planning.
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