The Effect of Season of Birth on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
Food allergy (FA) and atopic dermatitis (AD) are more common among children born in fall, with a meta-analysis finding a significant odds ratio (OR) of 1.16 comparing fall to spring birth.2 However, studies have been performed in ethnically homogenous populations in Asia and Europe, with mixed results. To our knowledge, the association of AD with season of birth has not been replicated in the U.S. We used nationwide Medicaid claims data to examine the effect of season of birth on FA and AD, examining whether any effect continued throughout childhood and whether it differed by race.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Joan H. Dunlop, Joshua P. Keller, Roger D. Peng, Corinne A. Keet Tags: Letters Source Type: research
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