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Parental socioeconomic status and asthma in children: Using a population-based cohort and family design.

Emma Caffrey OsvaldTong GongCecilia LundholmHenrik LarssonBronwyn H BrewCatarina Almqvist
Published in: Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2021)
We confirm an association between low parental SES (measured as education) and asthma/wheeze. Cousin comparison suggests that this association is not wholly due to confounding of unknown familial factors, therefore supporting a causal relationship. The relationship between parental income and asthma/wheeze is less clear. This study is important for understanding risk factors for asthma/wheeze and for future prevention strategies. Further research is warranted to investigate the possible mechanisms for association between parental education and asthma/wheeze.
Keyphrases
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • lung function
  • allergic rhinitis
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  • air pollution
  • quality improvement
  • physical activity
  • mental health