Using available evidence, a meta-analysis was performed to better understand how preterm birth is related to the risk of developing eczema. The meta-analysis, based on eighteen studies, suggests an association between very preterm birth and a lower risk of eczema.
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Work Cited:
Association of very preterm birth with decreased risk of eczema: A systematic review and meta-analysis Zhu, Tingting et al., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 78, Issue 6, 1142-1148.e8