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CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE
卷 18, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/1479973121994572
关键词
Chronic respiratory disease; lung function; prevalence; Nepal; global lung health
资金
- University of Nottingham
- Global Challenges Research Fund
The study on chronic respiratory disease burden among adults in Nepal revealed that key chronic lung diseases included COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and restrictive lung diseases. The overall quality of the studies was generally low, while they pointed out that air pollution related to community and household environments could increase the prevalence of diseases.
While chronic lung disease causes substantial global morbidity and mortality, global estimates have primarily been based on broad assumptions. Specific country data from low-income countries such as Nepal are limited. This review assessed primary evidence on chronic respiratory disease burden among adults in Nepal. A systematic search was performed in June 2019 (updated May 2020) for studies through nine databases. High levels of heterogeneity deemed a narrative synthesis appropriate. Among 27 eligible studies identified, most were low-moderate quality with cross-sectional and retrospective study design. Chronic lung diseases identified were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchiectasis and restrictive lung diseases. Studies were categorised as: (i) community-based, (ii) hospital-based and (iii) comorbidity-related and disease burden. Reported disease prevalence varied widely (COPD, 1.67-14.3%; asthma, 4.2-8.9%). The prevalence of airflow obstruction was higher among rural dwellers (15.8%) and those exposed to household air pollution from domestic biomass burning as opposed to liquid petroleum gas users (Odds Ratio: 2.06). Several comorbidities, including hypertension and diabetes mellitus added to the disease burden. The review shows limited literature on lung disease burden in Nepal. Publications varied in terms of overall quality. Good quality research studies with prospective cohorts related to respiratory conditions are required.
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