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. 2015 Jul 22;2015(7):CD010085. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010085.pub2

Comparison 8. n‐3 LCPUFA supplementation versus placebo or no supplementation ‐ sensitivity analysis.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Any allergies (with sensitisation): medically diagnosed IgE mediated 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 12 to 36 months 1 706 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.44, 1.05]
1.2 Beyond 36 months 1 706 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.86 [0.61, 1.20]
2 Any allergies (+/‐ sensitisation): medically diagnosed/parental reported 2   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 12 to 36 months 1 706 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.71, 1.16]
2.2 Beyond 36 months 2 1237 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.98 [0.86, 1.12]