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Each month of birth has a demonstrable influence on later health
In recent years, various scientific studies have come to the conclusion that the timing of our birth has a significant impact on our later life. A new study from Spain also shows that the birth month can affect our health.
Birth time has an influence on later life
The timing of the birth can, according to scientific research, have a significant impact on our later life. For example, researchers at the University of Cambridge last year reported that the month of birth has a significant impact on health. According to British scientists, children born at summer are a bit heavier at birth. Moreover, puberty sets in later with the girls. Both factors, according to the experts, have health implications. Spanish researchers have now published a study showing a relationship between birth month and susceptibility to chronic diseases.
According to a recent study, the birth month has a significant impact on our future health. The effects are very different for the two genders. (Image: Photographee.eu/fotolia.com) Data from nearly 30,000 people evaluated
New York University Columbia researchers published a study last year that evaluated data from 1.7 million people. This showed a significant influence of the birth month on the disease risk. This was recognizable in 55 diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, asthma or ADHD.
The current study from Spain included the data of more than 29,000 people. Researchers at the University of Alicante have found a link between the birth month and the risk of 27 different chronic diseases.
The results of the work were published in the journal "Medicina Clinica".
Relationship between birth month and susceptibility to disease
"In this study, we found a significant relationship between the birth month and the incidence of various chronic diseases and long-term health problems," study author, Professor Jose Antonio Quesada, is quoted by the British newspaper "Express.".
The differences are explained by the fact that, among other things, the UV radiation in the course of the year fail differently and this has an effect on the vitamin D level. In addition, pregnant women and their unborn children, for example, in winter more frequently exposed to viruses.
However, the study authors also write: "Specific studies are needed to better understand the relationships."
Differences between men and women
The research team also noted clear differences between men and women.
As a result, male babies born in August were almost twice as likely to develop asthma as those born at the beginning of the year.
Men born in September had thyroid problems three times more often than those born in January.
According to the study, boys born in June have a 34 percent lower risk of ever getting depression than the rest. In addition, they are 22 percent less likely to suffer from back pain.
And men born in August were nearly twice as likely to develop asthma than those who saw the light of day earlier this year.
Born in September with the lowest risk
Women born in June had a 33 percent lower risk of getting migraine. In addition, they were less likely to have health problems associated with menopause.
July girls are 27 percent more likely to have hypertension later than anyone else.
Overall, babies who were born in September seemed to have the lowest risk for chronic diseases.
A contribution by the British internet portal "netdoctor" lists the respective increased disease risks for the different months.
However, it should be noted that the month of birth does not necessarily have an impact on health.
The researchers found only that the statistical probability of some chronic diseases is higher in people who are born in certain months than others. (Ad)