Atopic eczema and preterm birth.
In a group of 443 children with atopic eczema there was a significant lack of subjects born before 37 weeks' gestation. It is possible that preterm birth reduces the chances of the subsequent development of severe atopic disease.
David
T J
TJ
Department of Child Health, University of Manchester.
Ewing
C I
CI
D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases