2005
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292005000100003
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Risk factors for atopic eczema in school children

Abstract: Objectives: to study risk factors related to atopic eczema (AE) in school children of São Paulo.Methods: 1972 parents or guardians of 6-7 years old children in the Southern Central area of São Paulo answered to a written questionnaire (standardized questionnaire of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood plus a complementary questionnaire regarding family history of asthma and allergies, and exposure to environmental allergens). AE was defined by the presence of an itchy rash in the last y… Show more

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“…Of patients diagnosed with asthma and allergic rhinitis, between 70.0% and 85.0% have some type of sensitivity to aeroallergens, making them more prone to developing atopic eczema. 6 The prevalence of the atopic triad (eczema, rhinitis and asthma) is higher among children and adolescents, who experience onset of symptoms before six years of age, this being more evident in poorer families living in urban areas, which could increase socioeconomic costs and implications.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Of patients diagnosed with asthma and allergic rhinitis, between 70.0% and 85.0% have some type of sensitivity to aeroallergens, making them more prone to developing atopic eczema. 6 The prevalence of the atopic triad (eczema, rhinitis and asthma) is higher among children and adolescents, who experience onset of symptoms before six years of age, this being more evident in poorer families living in urban areas, which could increase socioeconomic costs and implications.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%