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A systematic review of the association between obesity and asthma in children

Pei-Ching Liu1, Gail M Kieckhefer, Bih-Shya Gau

  • 1Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 9, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Obesity is positively linked to asthma in children, with obese girls being more susceptible. Further research is needed to identify high-risk groups and inform nursing interventions for these co-occurring epidemics.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rising prevalence of childhood obesity and asthma necessitates understanding their relationship.
  • Existing studies suggest a correlation, but evidence for nursing interventions is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current research on the link between childhood obesity and asthma.
  • To identify key factors influencing this association and inform interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative systematic review of literature from 1966 to 2011.
  • Inclusion/exclusion criteria and quality appraisal ensured study relevance.
  • Extensive database searches and reference list reviews were performed.

Main Results:

  • Most studies confirm a positive association between childhood obesity and asthma.
  • Obese girls showed a higher likelihood of asthma diagnosis compared to obese boys.
  • Covariates like demographic characteristics were inconsistently reported across studies.

Conclusions:

  • The review integrates findings on obesity and childhood asthma, highlighting gender as a significant modifier.
  • Further interdisciplinary research is crucial for identifying at-risk populations.
  • Development of targeted nursing interventions requires investigation into demographic and behavioral factors.
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