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Emotional and behavioral problems during preschool years and risk of asthma among children

Natalie Durbeej1, Anton Dahlberg1, Sena Yildirim1

  • 1Child Health and Parenting (CHAP), Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.

European Journal of Public Health
|October 23, 2025
PubMed

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Preschoolers with emotional symptoms face a higher risk of developing asthma later in life. This study highlights a link between early emotional well-being and later respiratory health in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Previous studies linked childhood emotional and behavioral problems to asthma.
  • Research on preschool emotional problems and subsequent asthma risk is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between preschool emotional and behavioral problems and the risk of developing asthma in Swedish children.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal cohort study of 6269 children aged 3-5 years.
  • Emotional and behavioral problems assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
  • Asthma diagnoses tracked for a mean of 7 years via the National Patient Register.

Main Results:

  • Children with emotional symptoms in preschool, as reported by mothers, fathers, or teachers, had a significantly increased risk of subsequent asthma.
  • No significant association was found between conduct problems, peer issues, hyperactivity, and asthma risk.
  • Emotional symptoms demonstrated a consistent association with an elevated risk of developing asthma.

Conclusions:

  • Preschool emotional symptoms are associated with an increased risk of developing asthma.
  • Findings suggest potential benefits from interventions addressing both psychological and physical aspects of asthma in children with early emotional symptoms.

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