Dyspnea has an association with lifestyle: differences between Swedish and Finnish speaking persons in Western Finland
Heidi Andersén, Pinja Ilmarinen, Jasmin Honkamäki, Leena E. Tuomisto, Päivi Piirilä, Hanna Hisinger‐Mölkänen, Anssi Sovijärvi, Helena Bäckman, Bo Lundbäck, Eva Rönmark, Lauri Lehtimäki, Hannu Kankaanranta
Abstract
Swedish speakers had less dyspnea mMRC ≥2 which is explained by a healthier lifestyle. Smoking, obesity, and occupational exposures should be in focus to improve respiratory health.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDemographyLogistic regressionOdds ratioSocioeconomic statusAsthmaObesityWheezeOverweightGerontologyEnvironmental healthPopulationInternal medicineSociologyChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchAir Quality and Health ImpactsAsthma and respiratory diseases