Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022

  • By

  • Maria do Céu Teixeira

  • Alexandra G. dos Santos

  • Isabel Inês Araújo

  • Maria Rosário O. Martins

  • April 23, 2026

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    The prevalence of current asthma among 6- and 7-year-old children on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, is 10.5%, with significant under-diagnosis observed.

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    Boys are more affected by asthma than girls, with prevalence rates of 12.6% and 8.5%, respectively.

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    Rhinitis and eczema are common comorbidities in asthmatic children, affecting 59% and 18% of this population.

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    Antibiotic exposure in the first year of life is identified as a risk factor for asthma, while breastfeeding serves as a protective factor.

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    The study highlights the need for improved asthma management, promotion of breastfeeding, and better primary care screening in Cabo Verde.

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Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022

  • by Maria do Céu Teixeira, Alexandra G. dos Santos, Isabel Inês Araújo, Maria Rosário O. Martins

  • April 23, 2026

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