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Table 1 Infections and Lifestyle Variables in Coastal and Mountain Villages: Significant Differences

From: Western Lifestyle and Increased Prevalence of Atopic Diseases: An Example from a Small Papua New Guinean Island

Parameter

Coast

Mountain

P

Dermatophyte infection

12% (16/133)

28% (13/46)

P < 0.01

Helminth infestation

13% (17/127)

33% (15/46)

P < 0.01

Respiratory tract infection

3% (4/133)

11% (5/46)

P < 0.05

Chronic back pain

1% (1/133)

11% (5/46)

P < 0.005

Pet keeping

53% (70/133)

70% (32/46)

P < 0.05

  1. No significant differences were found concerning tuberculosis, malaria, ear infections, smoking habits, and the use of betel nut.
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World Allergy Organization Journal

ISSN: 1939-4551

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