Question

In a report on anti-bacterial soap, you mention the following: “in a study done at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, it was found that making a “super” clean environment may predispose children under 6 months of age to the development of asthma in later life.” Can you please point me to this study? Thanks, _Kam E, Belmont, CA

Answer

Dear Kam, Here you go

Asthma and the Hygiene Hypothesis Anderson W. J.A., Watson L., Lemanske R. F. Jr., Busse W. W. N Engl J Med 2001; 344:1643-1644, May 24, 2001. AMA (Medical Science) Report 2 of the Council on Scientific Affairs (A-00)

Thank you, Dr. Mike