title: [Prevalence of bronchial asthma in Uzbekistan].
abstract: The prevalence of bronchial asthma has tended to increase in Uzbekistan. It is highest in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and least in the Samarkand Region. Its prevalence differs in some areas of Uzbekistan--highest in children in Karakalpakstan and in elderly persons in Tashkent. The prevalence of bronchial asthma is associated with smoking.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ubaĭdullaev
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Uzakova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001249:Asthma / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009790:Occupations; D015995:Prevalence; D014610:Uzbekistan / Q000453:epidemiology