Total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are associated with atopy in schoolchildren.

Kusunoki, Takashi; Morimoto, Takeshi; Sakuma, Mio; Mukaida, Kumiko; Yasumi, Takahiro; Nishikomori, Ryuta; Fujii, Tatsuya; Heike, Toshio · J Pediatr · 2011

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Analysis of general childhood population data showed that there was a significant positive association between total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and atopy, independent of obesity or sex, which suggest a relationship between hyperlipidemia and greater allergic sensitization among schoolchildren.

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