A note on twin-singleton differences in asthma

Simon Francis Thomsen; Kirsten Ohm Kyvik; Vibeke Backer

doi:10.1375/twin.11.2.161

A note on twin-singleton differences in asthma

Simon Francis Thomsen, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, Vibeke Backer

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Abstract

Twins constitute a valuable resource for genetic studies of asthma. However, critics argue that twins are 'special' in terms of prenatal environment and upbringing and therefore nonrepresentative. In respect to asthma a small range of studies report differential morbidity in twins compared with singletons. We review some of the possible explanations for these findings and conclude that results from twin studies of asthma can be extrapolated to the general population.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Sider (fra-til)	161-164
Antal sider	4
Tidsskrift	Twin Research and Human Genetics
Vol/bind	11
Udgave nummer	2
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1375/twin.11.2.161
Status	Udgivet - 1 apr. 2008

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