Investigating associations between maternal mental health on wheeze through two years of age in a South African birth cohort study

Background: Wheezing is one of the most common respiratory illnesses in children worldwide. Severe wheeze can result in significant morbidity, caregiver burden and increased health care costs. In addition, early childhood wheeze may be associated with reduced lung function, diminished airway respons...

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Main Author: Macginty, Rae
Other Authors: Lesosky, Maia
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26907