celiac disease is more common among children born in the months of spring and summer, according to a new study of Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.
The results suggest that impact the greater of this autoimmune disease may be related to a combination of seasonal and environmental factors.
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder triggered by consuming the protein gluten, which is mainly located in bread and other foods that contain wheat, barley or rye. It can damage the intestine and make difficult the absorb certain nutrients, causing problems ranging from abdominal pain, nerve damage.
Review of data on the children of Massachusetts 382 diagnosed celiac disease to between 11 months and 19 years, researchers have discovered that in the game of 15 to 19 years, season of birth seems to make no difference. But among 317 children under 15 years old, 57 percent are born in the season "light" from March to August, against 43% were born in the season "dark" from September to February.
Although the exact cause of celiac disease is unknown, potential triggers include the time of the introduction of infants to gluten and viral infections contracted during the first year of life. Conclusions of the study suggest that season of birth of the child is another factor of potential risk for the disease.
Researchers have noted that infants are usually introduced to foods solid containing gluten in about 6 months of age, which, for the spring and summer, babies would coincide with the cold season and flu.
Based on the findings, the study principal investigator, Dr. Pornthep Tanpowpong, said that the age at which gluten is first offered to some babies may need to be changed.
"If you were born in the spring or summer, it would not be appropriate to introduce the gluten in the same place as someone born in the fall or winter, said Tanpowpong." Even if we need to develop and test our hypothesis, we believe that it provides an index useful for ongoing efforts to prevent the celiac disease. ?
The study also noted that exposure to the Sun can also play a role in celiac disease, since vitamin d deficiency has been associated with the disease.
The study is scheduled for presentation Sunday in Chicago the week of digestive diseases, an international gathering sponsored by the American class Association and other organizations.
Because the study was presented at a medical meeting and is small, its conclusions should be considered preliminary until published in a journal of peer and confirmed in further research.
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