A systematic review of associations between environmental exposures and development of asthma in children aged up to 9 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Childhood asthma is a complex condition where many environmental factors are implicated in causation. The aim of this study was to complete a systematic review of the literature describing associations between environmental exposures and the development of asthma in young children.

Setting

A systematic review of the literature up to November 2013 was conducted using key words agreed by the research team. Abstracts were screened and potentially eligible papers reviewed. Papers describing associations between exposures and exacerbation of pre-existing asthma were not included. Papers were placed into the following predefined categories: secondhand smoke (SHS), inhaled chemicals, damp housing/mould, inhaled allergens, air pollution, domestic combustion, dietary expos

SUBMITTER: Dick S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4244417 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature