Elaine Fuertes Author

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Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma, Hayfever, and Allergic Sensitisation in Birth Cohorts: A Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis

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Joachim Heinrich, Feng Guo and Elaine Fuertes

Background: The causal role of ambient air pollution for asthma and allergic conditions continues to be debated. We provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of birth cohort studies with follow-ups from birth to adolescence.

Methods: In a previous systematic review by Bowatte et al. 19 birth cohort studies published from 1960 to March 2014 were identified. Using the same methodology, we extended this search up to January 2016, which allowed several key new studies to be considered. Random effects meta-analysis was used to obtain combined estimates.

Results: In total, 338 references published between April 2014 and January 2016 were identified. Of these, 88 were duplicates and 216 studies did meet the inclusion criter... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2327-4581.1000153

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