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Rising Prevalence of Asthma and Allergic Conditions Among Children in Poland

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Asthma and allergic conditions have become increasingly common chronic diseases among children globally, with prevalence rising in various regions. In Poland, researchers have tracked long-term trends in asthma and other allergic conditions among children in the city of Chorzow over a 30-year period. The study revealed a significant increase in asthma prevalence from 3.4% in 1993 to 12.6% in 2014, followed by a slight decline to 10.4% in 2023. Meanwhile, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and dermatitis showed consistent increases, with dermatitis rising from 2.4% to 18.1%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Asthma prevalence among Polish children increased from 3.4% in 1993 to 12.6% in 2014, before declining to 10.4% in 2023.
  • Allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and dermatitis showed consistent increases, with dermatitis rising from 2.4% to 18.1%.
  • Food allergy prevalence stabilized at around 17% after 2014.
  • Sex-specific analyses revealed diverging patterns in asthma prevalence, with a decline in girls but an increase in boys between 2014 and 2023.
  • Despite reductions in treatment use in 2023, some asthma-related symptoms decreased, suggesting improved management.
  • Asthma prevalence among Polish children peaked in 2014 and has since stabilized, while allergic diseases continue to rise.

Statistics:

  • Asthma prevalence among Polish children: 3.4% (1993), 12.6% (2014), 10.4% (2023)
  • Prevalence of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and dermatitis: consistently increased over the study period (no specific numbers provided)
  • Food allergy prevalence among Polish children: approximately 17% (stable since 2014)
  • Reduction in treatment use for asthma in 2023: not specified
  • Decrease in asthma-related symptoms in 2023: not quantified

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Studies from Medical University of Silesia Add New Findings in the Area of Asthma (Thirty Year Trends In Childhood Asthma and Allergic Conditions In Poland). Respiratory Therapeutics Week. November 3, 2025; p 576.
  • Respiratory Medicine. "Thirty Year Trends In Childhood Asthma and Allergic Conditions In Poland." Respiratory Medicine, 2025;248.

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