Journal article
Birthweight and the risk of atopic diseases: the ISAAC Phase III study
Abstract
Abstract Background The association between birthweight and asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis is conflicting. Aims To examine the association between birthweight and symptoms of asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis. Methods Parents or guardians of children aged 6–7 yr completed written questionnaires about symptoms of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema, and several risk factors, including birthweight. Results There were …
Authors
Mitchell EA; Clayton T; García‐Marcos L; Pearce N; Foliaki S; Wong G; Group IPTS
Journal
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 264–270
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
May 2014
DOI
10.1111/pai.12210
ISSN
0905-6157