Understanding the dynamics of asthma symptoms between childhood and adolescence using latent transition analysis

ConclusionsAsthma manifestations are characterized by frequent movements, especially between childhood and adolescence. Our study, by simultaneously defining disease subtypes, and examining the transitions and their potential predictors, highlights the importance of longitudinal studies to advance the understanding of the effects of social, environmental and biological mechanisms underlying asthma trajectories over time.
Source: International Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research