Being born too early linked to respiratory disease in adulthood

Preterm birth significantly increases the risk of asthma and COPD in adulthood, according to a large Nordic registry study. The finding has implications for healthcare systems planning long-term disease management and for insurers assessing population health risks, as millions born prematurely worldwide may face elevated chronic respiratory disease burden.

Originaltitel: Preterm birth and asthma and COPD in adulthood: a nationwide register study from two Nordic countries