ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CAESAREAN SECTION AND CHILDHOOD ASTHMA – (11-17-08)



A meta-analysis of the association between Caesarean section and childhood asthma

In case anyone thinks I’m being overbearing on the probiotic issue–consider this study.  C-section babies are not exposed to the best blend of healthy bacteria during their passage through the birth canal. Without this exposure, this meta analysis found a 20% increased risk of asthma in those children born by C-section.

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James Bogash

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