Conclusion :-
Prevalence of asthma was 6.13%. Family history is strong determinant of
asthma. Socioeconomic difference can be contributory to the
manifestation of asthma .We feel that more schools should be screened in
this manner to get better representation of prevalence in the city. Such
studies should be done at regular intervals so that trends in burden of
disease can be determined and preventive methods be implemented. Future
studies correlating air quality and life style with asthma is required
for prevention planning.
SOURCE OF SUPPORT: None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None declared.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: None declared.