The Analysis of BMI, Asthma Prevalence, and Lung Functions of Schoolchildren in Southern Taiwan

Completed

• Conditions: Asthma; Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT00629785
• Lead Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Brief Summary

The prevalence of obesity and asthma has increased in recent decades. We investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and lung function, and also tried to determine if asthma prevalence differs between obese and non-obese children. We propose this cross-sectional, retrospective analysis to figure out whether the BMI is associated with elevated prevalence of asthma, and how their lung function changes in different BMI groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2007-03
• Study First Submitted: 2008-02-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-02-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-02-26
• Study First Posted: 2008-03-06
• Last Update Posted: 2008-03-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• students representing all grades in a total of 123 junior high schools in southern Taiwan (Kaohsiung and Pintong) between 1995-1996

Exclusion Criteria

• failure to obtain ISAAC questionnaire
• failure to preform lung functions study

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified