Asthma: epidemiology, etiology and risk factors

CMAJ. 2009 Oct 27;181(9):E181-90. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.080612. Epub 2009 Sep 14.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Asthma / epidemiology*
  • Asthma / etiology*
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Ontario / epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Recurrence
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sex Distribution
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Young Adult