Childhood atopic diseases and early life circumstances: an ecological study in Cuba.

BACKGROUND: Children are especially vulnerable during periods of resource shortage such as economic embargoes. They are likely to suffer most from poor nutrition, infectious diseases, and other ensuing short-term threats. Moreover, early life circumstances can have important consequences for long-te...

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Main Authors: Suzanne D van der Werff, Katja Polman, Maiza Campos Ponce, Jos W R Twisk, Raquel Junco Díaz, Mariano Bonet Gorbea, Patrick Van der Stuyft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3387214?pdf=render