Association between childhood allergic diseases, educational attainment and occupational status in later life: systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood allergic diseases may prevent affected children from achieving their academic potential. Potential mechanisms include absence from school due to illness and medical appointments. Experience of symptoms in classes or leisure time, and stigma associated with visible signs and symptoms, including skin disease, requirements for medication during school time or the need for specific diets, may also contribute to reduced educational attainment. Studies have investigated the association between specific allergic diseases and educational attainment. The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature on allergic diseases, educational attainment and occupational status, and if possible, calculate meta-analytic summary estimates for the associations.

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SUBMITTER: von Kobyletzki LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652581 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature