Association between Caesarean Delivery and Childhood Asthma in India and Vietnam

ConclusionsThe study suggests that caesarean birth may be associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma in India and Vietnam. The underlying mechanisms of this finding need to be further elucidated.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - August 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tina Lavin, Peter Franklin, David B. Preen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research