Atopic diseases in pediatric population: prematurity and small for gestational age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic diseases, including asthma, atopic dermatitis (AD), allergic rhinitis (AR), and food allergy, are significant chronic conditions in the pediatric population. Prematurity and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) status are critical factors influencing long-term health outcomes. This study investigated the associations between prematurity, SGA, and the development of atopic diseases in children using a nationwide longitudinal cohort.

Methods

We analyzed data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD), which includes nearly all residents. The cohort comprised infants born between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2019, excluding those with early death and multiple births. Premature or SGA infants were designated as study cases, while term, ap

SUBMITTER: Su YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821825 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature