Risk factors for eczema in infants born in Cuba: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a concern that allergic disease in childhood is higher than expected in Cuba. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for eczema of infants aged 12-15 months living in Havana.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional epidemiological study design. Data on eczema symptoms and a wide range of lifestyle factors were collected by researcher administered questionnaires.

Results

Data were collected on 1956 children (96% response rate), of whom 672 (34%) were reported as having had eczema. Independent risk factors for eczema included young maternal age (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 0.98 per additional year of age; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.97-0.99), child's weight (OR 1.13 per additional kg; 95% CI: 1.03-1.25), insect sting allergy (OR 2.11; 95%

SUBMITTER: Suarez-Medina R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3987161 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature