Open AccessUrban–Rural Differences in the Epidemiology of Asthma and Allergies in Nigeria: A Population-Based Study
Author(s) -
Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu,
Adekunle Olatayo Adeoti,
Olutobi Ojuawo,
Adeniyi Aladesanmi,
Micheal S Oguntoye,
Oluwafemi J Afolayan,
Matthew O. Bojuwoye,
Ademola Emmanuel Fawibe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of asthma and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.162
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-6965
DOI - 10.2147/jaa.s333133
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , epidemiology , allergy , environmental health , rural area , population , urbanization , cross sectional study , pediatrics , demography , immunology , pathology , economics , economic growth , sociology
Urbanization is associated with the risk of developing allergic conditions. Few studies have evaluated the urban-rural disparity of allergic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.