Prevalence, symptomatology and factors associated with asthma in adolescents aged 13-14 years from rural Sri Lanka: an analytical cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Shashanka Rajapakse (Author), Tharusha Chamanthi Siriwardhana (Author), Vimansha Sumanapala (Author), Thiweda Subhanee (Author), Savithri Sulakkhana (Author), Periyasami Sivabalan Sridharan (Author), Sajeewa Thennakoon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Asthma is the most common chronic disease affecting children. However, the epidemiology of asthma in adolescents from rural geographies is lacking.Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in secondary schools located in the municipal council area of the rural district of...