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Association of asthma symptoms with cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption in Korean adolescents

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  • Oksoo Kim
  • Bo Hye Kim

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The association of asthma symptoms with cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption in Korean adolescents was investigated in this study using the data of Korean Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Associated risk factors for experiencing asthma symptoms were explored in 3432 adolescents. In the symptomatic group, 21.7% were current smokers, compared to 10.9% in the asymptomatic group. Current smokers in the symptomatic group also smoked more cigarettes than those in the asymptomatic group. In the symptomatic group, 27.4% were current drinkers, compared to 17.9% in the asymptomatic group. Current drinkers in the symptomatic group were more likely to drink alcohol and to have experienced severe intoxication than those in the asymptomatic group. Participants who had been diagnosed within one year (odds ratio = 5.19, 95% confidence interval = 4.17–6.44) and those who had smoked over 20 days during the past 30 days (odds ratio = 1.77, 95% confidence interval = 1.26–2.49) were more likely to experience asthma symptoms. Healthcare providers should identify the risk behaviors of adolescents with asthma and counsel them and their parents simultaneously.

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  • Oksoo Kim & Bo Hye Kim, 2013. "Association of asthma symptoms with cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption in Korean adolescents," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 15(1), pages 65-72, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:15:y:2013:i:1:p:65-72
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00737.x
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    1. Ka Yan Ho & Ho Cheung William Li & Katherine Ka Wai Lam & Sophia Siu Chee Chan & Man Ping Wang & Vivian Wai Fung Chan & Viveka Wei Xia & Tai Hing Lam, 2018. "Exploratory study on the relationship between smoking and other risk behaviours among young smokers," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(13-14), pages 2859-2867, July.

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