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Master of Public Health

Association of prenatal folate status with early childhood wheeze and atopic dermatitis.

AUTHORS

Roy A , Kocak M , Hartman TJ , Vereen S , Adgent M , Piyathilake C , Tylavsky FA , Carroll KN , . Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. 2017 11 23; ().

ABSTRACT

Prenatal folic acid supplementation is recommended to prevent birth defects. Some foods are fortified in the USA to ensure sufficient intake among reproductive-aged women. However, high prenatal folate exposure may be a risk factor for childhood atopic diseases. We investigated associations between prenatal folate and early childhood wheeze and atopic dermatitis in a US cohort.

Prenatal folic acid supplementation is recommended to prevent birth defects. Some foods are fortified in the USA to ensure sufficient intake among reproductive-aged women. However, high prenatal folate exposure may be a risk factor for childhood atopic diseases. We investigated associations between prenatal folate and early childhood wheeze and atopic dermatitis in a US cohort.

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