SynthesisBMC public health2024
The epidemiology of asthma in Mainland China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Comparative efficacy and safety of intravenous versus nebulized magnesium sulfate for acute asthma exacerbations: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Uncontrolled Status, Disease Burden, and Associated Risk Factors Among Patients with Asthma Receiving Medium-to-High Dose ICS or ICS/LABA: A Retrospective Analysis.Advances in therapy · 2026Observational
- Global Asthma Disparities: Deciphering the Multifaceted Environmental Exposome Between Eastern and Western Populations.Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology · 2026Review
- Social support network and family resilience among parents of school-age children with asthma: a cross-sectional study of current status and influencing factors.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
- Unlocking the potential of bronchoalveolar lavage: a promising supplement therapy for moderate-to-severe allergic asthma.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
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- Short-term effects of air pollutants on asthma hospitalizations in a megacity in North China (2016-2021): a time-series study.Respiratory research · 2026Article
- Clinical characteristics and associated factors of airway allergic diseases among children: a cross-sectional study in a district of Beijing.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Dupilumab Improves Lung Function and Reduces Severe Exacerbations in Patients from China with Type 2 Asthma: A Subgroup Analysis of a Phase 3 Randomized Trial.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2026Article
- Overweight and obesity are associated with poorer treatment response and impaired pulmonary function in children with bronchial asthma: a retrospective study.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Natural medicines for asthma management: mechanisms aligned with endotypes and multi-dimensional intervention.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Differences in Type 2 Phenotype and Clinical Characteristics of Adult Asthma Patients with Different Severity, Across GINA Step 1 to 5 Asthma.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2026Article
- Analysis of current family management style and influencing factors in young children with bronchial asthma.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Assessment of Bronchodilator Responsiveness and Spirometric Patterns in Patients with Rhinitis and Suspected Asthma.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2026Article
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- Identification of key genes predicting the efficacy of mepolizumab in the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Jun Ginger Extract Improves Cold-Induced Asthma by Inhibiting Airway Inflammation via PI3K/AKT Pathway.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Trends of asthma mortality in china: a comprehensive analysis by population, region, and sex with future projections.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Article
- Ubiquitination regulates allergic asthma by affecting immune cells and immune responses.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2025Review
- Impact of black carbon exposure on length of hospital stay in asthma patients: a retrospective cohort study in yulin, China.BMC public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundReliable estimates of asthma prevalence are essential for developing effective public health policies. However, discrepancies in published results have posed challenges for public health planning in China. To address this issue, we conducted this study to provide a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of asthma prevalence in China.
methodsWe conducted a thorough systematic review across multiple databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, and Weipu database. The search was limited to studies published in either Chinese or English up to August 31, 2023, that reported on asthma prevalence in China. We extracted relevant study characteristics and performed meta-analyses. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023397949).
resultsA literature search yielded 192 studies that met the inclusion criteria out of 17,152 articles. The overall prevalence of asthma in Mainland China was found to be 2.20% (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.96-2.47%; I
conclusionsAsthma remains less prevalent in China than in western countries, however its prevalence has been gradually increasing over the past thirty years. The disease burden shows notable variations based on sex, age, and geographic regions, indicating significant demographic and regional disparities. To guide decision-making priorities and direct future research, conducting high-quality epidemiological studies on asthma is crucial.
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