Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0278 |
| Title: | Atopic dermatitis and birth factors: historical follow up by record linkage. |
| Author(s): | Olesen AB, Ellingsen AR, et al. |
| Reference: | BMJ 1997;314: 1003-8 |
| Place of Study: | Denmark |
| Abstract: | 7862 singleborn children were followed up for 5.5 to 8.5 years. In a second follow up study questionnaires were sent to 985 mothers 6.5 to 9.5 years after birth. In both studies the incidence of atopic dermatitis was associated with high gestational age and in one with high birth weight also. |
| Keyword(s): | atopic dermatitis, atopy, birth weight, gestational age |
| Discussion: | No discussion mentioned for this entry |
| See Also: | 0273, 0279 |
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