Article
Changes in body mass index during childhood and risk of various asthma phenotypes: a retrospective analysis.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 May 2017
Chastang Julie, Baiz Nour, Parnet Laure, Cadwallader Jean Sébastien, De Blay Frédéric, Caillaud Denis, Charpin Denis André, Dwyer John, Lavaud François, Raherison Chantal, Ibanez Gladys, Annesi-Maesano Isabella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It is known that asthma is related to obesity but also to small birthweight. The objective of this study was to clarify this issue by assessing the putative relationship between the changes in corpulence between birth and childhood as assessed by body mass index (BMI) and asthma phenotypes. METHODS: The following status in corpulence was assessed in 7781 schoolchildren using quartile of BMI at birth...
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