Relation between Asthma and Body Mass Index in 6-15 Years Old Children

Childhood asthma and obesity are significant public health problems. Most prospective studies suggest that obesity increases the risk of asthma. But, some authors did not found this association. In this study the association between asthma and body mass index (BMI) was investigated. This case-contr...

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Main Authors: Akefeh Ahmadiafshar, Sara Tabbekhha, Noureddin Mousavinasab, Parisa Khoshnevis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2013-09-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Subjects:
BMI
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/4365