Prevalence of asthma related to BMI in adolescents in Tehran, Iran, 2004-2005

Eur J Pediatr. 2007 May;166(5):453-4. doi: 10.1007/s00431-006-0259-0. Epub 2006 Oct 17.

Abstract

Both asthma and obesity have become more common in affluent societies during the recent decades, and several studies have shown a correlation between the presence of asthma and obesity.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Asthma / epidemiology
  • Asthma / etiology*
  • Body Mass Index*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iran / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Obesity / complications*
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires