Susceptibility to asthma is complex and heterogeneous, as it involves both genetic and
environmental insults (pre-and post-birth) acting in a critical window of development in early …

Background Despite numerous studies demonstrating a link between asthma and
meteorological parameters, the role of maternal exposure in pregnancy on childhood …

Objective To examine the associations between maternal education and household income
during early childhood with asthma-related outcomes in children aged 9–12 years in the UK …

Background The obligation to pay for asthma medication in a country with universal
healthcare might lead to increased asthma exacerbations and inequitable healthcare …

Background Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children, carrying a major
burden. Socioeconomic position (SEP) affects adult asthma outcomes, but its impact on …

Background Racial disparities in atopic disease (atopic dermatitis [AD], asthma, and
allergies) prevalence are well documented. Despite strong associations between race and …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate associations of socioeconomic status (SES) with
asthma exacerbation and asthma-related hospital utilization factors among children with …

Background: Atopic diseases, particularly asthma, eczema, and rhinitis, are among the most
common chronic diseases in childhood, with several factors implicated in their …

Aim: to update the knowledge on the epidemiology of asthma with onset in childhood and
adulthood as well as examine the importance of risk factors in early childhood and clinical …

APPEASING THE WHEEZING: DETERMINANTS AND OUTCOMES OF RESPIRATORY
DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD Page 1 From Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics …