Article
Does early onset asthma increase childhood obesity risk? A pooled analysis of 16 European cohorts.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Sept 2018
Contreras Zuelma A, Chen Zhanghua, Roumeliotaki Theano, Annesi-Maesano Isabella, Baïz Nour, von Berg Andrea, Bergström Anna, Crozier Sarah, Duijts Liesbeth, Ekström Sandra, Eller Esben, Fantini Maria P, Kjaer Henrik Fomsgaard, Forastiere Francesco, Gerhard Beatrix, Gori Davide, Harskamp-van Ginkel Margreet W, Heinrich Joachim, Iñiguez Carmen, Inskip Hazel, Keil Thomas, Kogevinas Manolis, Lau Susanne, Lehmann Irina, Maier Dieter, van Meel Evelien R, Mommers Monique, Murcia Mario, Porta Daniela, Smit Henriëtte A, Standl Marie, Stratakis Nikos, Sunyer Jordi, Thijs Carel, Torrent Maties, Vrijkotte Tanja G M, Wijga Alet H, Berhane Kiros, Gilliland Frank, Chatzi Leda
Abstract excerpt
The parallel epidemics of childhood asthma and obesity over the past few decades have spurred research into obesity as a risk factor for asthma. However, little is known regarding the role of asthma in obesity incidence. We examined whether early-onset asthma and related phenotypes are associated with the risk of developing obesity in childhood.This study includes 21 130 children born from 1990 to 2008 in...
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