Epidemiological Characteristics of Allergic Rhinitis in Children in Ukraine

Abstract

The results of recent studies have shown an increase in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) worldwide. Epidemiological information on AR in childhood proposes new hypotheses for further alethiological research into the genetic, lifestyle, environmental, clinical and medical-care factors for this disease. The level of prevalence of AR in children of Ukraine in Kyiv region is quite high, which requires further study.