London/Zurich, 6 June 2010

Twins’ birthweight reveals risk of asthma and eczema

Babies whose birth weight is low are more prone to asthma whereas heavier babies are at greater risk of eczema in childhood, according to two Swedish studies of more than 10,000 twins. The findings, presented at a congress in London today, suggest this is due to the development of the lungs and the immune system being impaired.

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