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Prematurity, Socioeconomic Status, And Childhood Asthma: A Canadian Cohort Study, Crystal P. Mcleod
Prematurity, Socioeconomic Status, And Childhood Asthma: A Canadian Cohort Study, Crystal P. Mcleod
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Introduction: Preterm birth (PTB) and socioeconomic status (SES) have both been associated previously with the onset of childhood asthma in high income countries. Yet, these factors have been studied minimally outside of an exposure or confounded relationship, and amongst the Canadian population.
Materials and Methods: Merging household interview data from Cycles 2 to 5 of the Canadian Health Measures Survey, this study analyzed data from weighted respondents in early (3-5 years, n = 1,096,609) and middle (6-11 years, n = 2,112,059) childhood. Bivariate, stepwise logistic regression, and logit decomposition were performed using STATA software. Intersectionality guided the study’s methodology.
Results: …