PREVALENCE OF ASTHMA AMONG SAUDI CHILDREN IN MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA.

Abstract

Objectives: The published data on prevalence of asthma among Saudi children and its risk factors is scarce. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Asthma and its relationship with risk factors among Saudi children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A retrospective study was done at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (OGH) in Jarwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Random selection of 150 cases (30 cases each year) admitted to OGH within the period 2002 – 2006. A questionnaire form was used to collect information frompatiens medical records, including demographic data discharge diagnosis with other associated diseases. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS package. Results: Overall, 36 out of 150 cases (24%) are asthmatic. 61.1% of asthmatic children are males and 38.9% are females. Asthmatic cases recorded the least percentage in 2002 (16.6%) and the highest in 2006 (36.6%). 20%of cases recorded in 2003 and also in 2005. In 2004 , 26.6% of cases recorded.