Are there geographical variations in respiratory diseases in Europe?
Respiratory diseases are the most common cause of illness in children in developed countries and a leading cause of death in underdeveloped countries. The respiratory health state of children is determined by the interactions of different factors. These include environmental factors, individual sensitivity and genetic factors. Such factors can determine not only children’s respiratory health, but may have also consequences for respiratory health in later life. In developed countries, there are now fewer cases of life threatening acute respiratory infections. However, asthma and respiratory allergies are getting more frequent and it is not yet entirely clear why. More…
