Abstract
A Sitarik, S Havstad, H Kim. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020;124(4):342–349 Numerous studies have demonstrated racial disparities in allergy and asthma outcomes. In the WHEALS birth cohort from Detroit, MI, Black children were more likely to experience allergic outcomes, such as atopic dermatitis, at least 1 positive skin prick test, and at least 1 positive allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), at the age of 2 years when compared with white children. These differences persisted even after adjusting for potential socioeconomic confounders such as income, education, or pet keeping. The purpose of this study was to assess the WHEALS birth cohort at age 10 and evaluate if the previously observed racial disparities persisted. The study …
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