Atopic eczema and preterm birth
T J David, C I Ewing, T J David, C I Ewing
Abstract
In a group of 443 children with atopic eczema there was a significant lack of subjects born before 37 weeks' gestation. It is possible that preterm birth reduces the chances of the subsequent development of severe atopic disease.
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