Feeding practices of babies and the development of atopic dermatitis in children after 12 months of age in Armenia: Is there a signal?

Authors: Sahakyan, Anush; Armenian, Haroutune; Breitscheidel, Lusine; Thompson, Michael; Enokyan, Gayane

Source: European Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 21, Number 9, September 2006 , pp. 723-725(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

We investigated the influence of feeding practices on development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in Armenian children (n = 240). In multivariate models early introduction to solids, family history of atopy, and breastfeeding by a mother with atopic condition were associated with the development of AD after 12 months post-term. A prospective study in Armenia is recommended to confirm our findings.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Eczema; Solid food; Breastfeeding

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10654-006-9061-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: anush_sahakyan@wvi.org

Publication date: 2006-09-01