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Project No. 21 (1992)Epidemiology <strong>of</strong> Respiratory Diseases among Al Ain Population in 1991(Descriptive Retrospective Cross Sectional Study)Student Authors: Moza Mohammed Ali, AlsabousyFaculty Supervisors: Dr. R. Sokas, Dr. A. BenerAbstract:Objectives The aim <strong>of</strong> this study was to investigate the epidemiology <strong>of</strong> respiratorydiseases among Al Ain city population in the UAE during 1991. The specific objectiveswere to find out the frequency <strong>of</strong> the different respiratory diseases by sex, age <strong>and</strong>nationality compared to other health problems; their seasonal distribution <strong>and</strong> how farthey were investigated or needed referral or specialty care.Methods Data were abstracted from existing medical records. The sampling schemewas two stages by which three primary health care clinics (Al Masoudy, Oud Al Toba<strong>and</strong> Al Niadat) were selected r<strong>and</strong>omly, then patients were selected systematicallyusing a 1 in 60 sampling scheme. By this method 3481 patients with 3556 diseaseswere obtained from all medical consultations during 1991.The collected data includedpatient’s disease, month <strong>of</strong> presentation, age sex nationality <strong>and</strong> whether the patientrequired further investigations or hospital referral.Results Respiratory diseases account for 49.6% <strong>of</strong> all diagnoses. The commonestrespiratory diseases were upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis <strong>and</strong> pharyngitis.Respiratory diseases were predominant during January, November <strong>and</strong> December <strong>of</strong>the year especially in young children below the age <strong>of</strong> five who comprise 41% <strong>of</strong> allrespiratory cases. Males account for 53 <strong>of</strong> all diagnoses (P

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