A systematic review of the association between obesity and asthma in children.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To provide a comprehensive integration of contemporary studies focusing on the relationship between obesity and asthma in paediatric populations.

Background

The simultaneous increase in asthma and obesity prevalence has been widely discussed over the past 20 years. Although studies have discovered a positive correlation between the two, evidence-based findings are needed to develop nursing interventions.

Design

A quantitative systematic review on the literature was conducted from June-December 2011.

Data sources

An electronic database search was conducted for studies published between January 1966-May 2011. Additional articles were identified through the reference lists of reviewed papers.

Review methods

Inclusion/exclusion criteria and quality appra

SUBMITTER: Liu PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3723337 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature