@article{AJO4232,
author = {Al-Rahim Habib and Raewyn Campbell and Larry Kalish and Eugene H. Wong and Jessica Grayson and Raquel Alvarado and Raymond Sacks and Richard J. Harvey},
title = {The burden of chronic upper airway disorders in Australia: a population-based cross-sectional study},
journal = {Australian Journal of Otolaryngology},
volume = {2},
number = {0},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Chronic upper airway disorders such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) have been shown to significantly impact the use of healthcare services, productivity, and quality of life. This study aimed to determine the socio-demographic, economic and lifestyle behaviours of Australians who suffer from chronic upper airway disorders and compare these with other chronic diseases.
Methods: Data from the National Health Survey (NHS) 2017/18 conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) was used. The purpose of this survey was to acquire a cohort representative of the population and collect health-related information (socio-demographic, economic, lifestyle, chronic conditions). Respondents reporting AR or CRS 6 months prior to being surveyed were included.
Results: Of 17,248 participants AR and CRS were found to affect 21.5% and 9.8% of the population, respectively. After controlling for socio-demographic, education, employment, and income respondents with AR were more likely ≤60 years of age [OR: 1.2 (1.1–1.4), P=0.001], female [OR: 1.1 (1.0–1.2), P=0.010] and consume alcohol [OR 1.4 (1.2–1.6), P60 years of age [OR 1.4 (1.2–1.6), P},
issn = {2616-2792}, url = {https://www.theajo.com/article/view/4232}
}