Comment On Study Into Maternal Farm Exposure - Asthma UK

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Also Included In: Allergy;  Water - Air Quality / Agriculture
Article Date: 11 Jun 2010 - 1:00 PDT

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'This study adds to existing evidence supporting the hygiene hypothesis, which states that early exposure to potential allergens results in a reduced risk of asthma and allergy development. Although research has now repeatedly linked the farming lifestyle with a reduction in these conditions, it is still difficult to issue specific recommendations on how pregnant women and children should be exposed to this kind of environment in order to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies.

'As the UK has among the highest prevalence rates of asthma symptoms in children worldwide, it is incredibly important for us to understand more about how a child's environment in early life can affect the development of asthma and allergies and so further studies in this area are needed. The more knowledge we have, the greater the chance of preventing asthma and allergies in the first place, and the more children and families whose lives can be improved as a result.'

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Asthma UK

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