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South Africa International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children, Phase Three 2002-2005

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
ISAAC Phase Three
Provider 
UK Data Service
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Geography 
South Africa (ZAF)
Limpopo, Western Cape
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
03/2002 - 03/2005
Series or system 
International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children (ISAAC)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Household
  • Individual
Summary 

The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) was a multinational research project studying asthma, rhinitis, and eczema in children. Phase Three focused on prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic eczema and was based on the same research design as Phase One.

Keywords 
Allergies, Analgesics, Antibiotics, Asthma, Birth weight, Breastfeeding, Breathing difficulty, Congestion, Cooking fuels, Cough, Dairy products, Eczema, Electricity, Fish, Fruits, Height, Household air pollution, Household heat, Leisure activities, Mass media, Meat, Parents, Physical activity, Processed foods, Rash, Secondhand smoke, Siblings, Sleep, Symptoms, Tobacco smoking, Vegetables, Weight, Whole grains
GHDx Entry last modified on: Apr 16, 2024