title: [Risk factors for atopy in schoolchildren from Cracow].
abstract: The aim of the study was to assess atopy and its risk factors in school children from Cracow. A survey of atopy in the 223 children, aged 12-14 years, in relation to developmental, environmental and social factors, was conducted in the three districts of Cracow. Atopic sensitization (SPT > 3 mm) was more prevalent in children from highly polluted district of the Stare Miasto than in children living in Prokocim and Nowa Huta (34.7%-26.1%-22.1%). Good and very good socioeconomical status was an important risk factor for development of atopy. Prevalence of atopy was also related to place of residence, living conditions and diseases in early childhood.
authors.affiliation: Instytut Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc, Oddział Terenowy im. Jana i Ireny Rudników w Rabce-Zdroju. zdoniec@zpigichp.edu.pl
authors.forename: Zbigniew
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Doniec
authors.forename: Marcin A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Wroński
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pisiewicz
authors.forename: Grzegorz
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Willim
authors.forename: Ryszard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kurzawa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012882:Skin Tests; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors