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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS K7Ri6R0x. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Background : In an earlier study it has been found that allergic symptoms and sensitization in adults were more frequent in Hamburg (northern part of West Germany) compared to Erfurt (East Germany). The purpose of this study was to replicate these findings using data from Augsburg, a city from the southern part of West Germany. Furthermore the study population in this analysis was extended to higher age groups. Methods : The prevalence of respiratory symptoms, assessed by a self-administered questionnaire, was compared in a random sample of adults, 25-64 years of age, living in Augsburg (n=1572) and Erfurt (n=1648). From a subset (n=754, resp. 1144) specific IgE to common aeroallergens were measured and atopic sensitization was defined as the presence of at least one positive specific IgE (CAP>0). Results ; The prevalence of allergic rhinitis, wheezing, asthma and atopic sensitization was higher in Augsburg than in Erfurt (OR : 2.0 ; 1.3 ; 2.1 ; 1.7 ; all p
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