Taiwan Birth Cohort Study (TBCS)
Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
I. Neonatology
1. Su YY, Chen CJ, Chen MH, Chang H, Chen CM, Lin HC, Guo YL, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Long-term effects on growth in preterm and small for gestational age infants: A national birth cohort study. Pediatrics and Neonatology 2024; epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.06.007
II. Breast Feeding
2. Chuang CH, Chang PJ, Hsieh WS, Guo YL, Lin SH, Lin SJ, Chen PC. The combined effect of employment status and transcultural marriage on breast feeding: a population-based survey in Taiwan. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2007 Jul; 21(4): 319-329. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3016.2007.00828.x
3. Chen YC, Chie WC, Guo SC, Lin YH, Lin SJ, Chen PC. The association between infant feeding pattern and mother’s quality of life in Taiwan. Quality of Life Research 2007 Oct; 16(8): 1281-1288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-007-9233-1
4. Chuang CH, Chang PJ, Chen YC, Hsieh WS, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Maternal return to work and breastfeeding: a population-based cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2010 Apr; 47(4): 461-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.09.003
5. Li SC, Kuo SC, Hsu YY, Lin SJ, Chen PC, Chen YC. Effect of breastfeeding duration on infant growth until 18 months of age: a national birth cohort study. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010 Aug; 2(4): 165-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1878-3317(10)60026-5
6. Chen YC, Chie WC, Chang PJ, Chuang CH, Lin YH, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Is infant feeding pattern associated with father’s quality of life? American Journal of Men’s Health 2010 Dec; 4(4): 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988309350491
7. Chuang CH, Hsieh WS, Chen YC, Chang PJ, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Infant feeding practices and physician diagnosed atopic dermatitis: a prospective cohort study in Taiwan. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2011 Feb; 22(1 Part I): 43-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2010.01007.x
8. Chiu WC, Liao HF, Chang PJ, Chen PC, Chen YC. Duration of breast feeding and risk of developmental delays in Taiwanese children: a nationwide birth cohort study. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2011 Nov; 25(6): 519-527. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3016.2011.01236.x
3. Chen YC, Chie WC, Guo SC, Lin YH, Lin SJ, Chen PC. The association between infant feeding pattern and mother’s quality of life in Taiwan. Quality of Life Research 2007 Oct; 16(8): 1281-1288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-007-9233-1
4. Chuang CH, Chang PJ, Chen YC, Hsieh WS, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Maternal return to work and breastfeeding: a population-based cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2010 Apr; 47(4): 461-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.09.003
5. Li SC, Kuo SC, Hsu YY, Lin SJ, Chen PC, Chen YC. Effect of breastfeeding duration on infant growth until 18 months of age: a national birth cohort study. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010 Aug; 2(4): 165-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1878-3317(10)60026-5
6. Chen YC, Chie WC, Chang PJ, Chuang CH, Lin YH, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Is infant feeding pattern associated with father’s quality of life? American Journal of Men’s Health 2010 Dec; 4(4): 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988309350491
7. Chuang CH, Hsieh WS, Chen YC, Chang PJ, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Infant feeding practices and physician diagnosed atopic dermatitis: a prospective cohort study in Taiwan. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2011 Feb; 22(1 Part I): 43-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2010.01007.x
8. Chiu WC, Liao HF, Chang PJ, Chen PC, Chen YC. Duration of breast feeding and risk of developmental delays in Taiwanese children: a nationwide birth cohort study. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2011 Nov; 25(6): 519-527. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3016.2011.01236.x
III. Vaccination
9. Wang IJ, Huang LM, Guo YL, Hsieh WS, Lin TJ, Chen PC. Haemophilus influenzae type b combination vaccines and atopic disorders: a prospective cohort study. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 2012 Dec; 111(12): 711-718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfma.2011.09.022
IV. Dietary Supplement
10. Chuang CH, Yang SH, Chang PJ, Chen PC, Chen YC. Dietary supplement intake by 6-month-old Taiwanese Infants. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2012 Jan; 54(1): 71-76. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0b013e31822dbafe
11. Chen YC, Chien YW, Chang PJ, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Probiotic supplement use among young children in Taiwan: a prospective cohort study. PLoS ONE 2012 Sep; 7(9): e43885. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043885
11. Chen YC, Chien YW, Chang PJ, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Probiotic supplement use among young children in Taiwan: a prospective cohort study. PLoS ONE 2012 Sep; 7(9): e43885. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043885
V. Chinese Herbal Medicine
12. Chuang CH, Hsieh WS, Guo YL, Tsai YJ, Chang PJ, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Chinese herbal medicines used in pregnancy: a population-based survey in Taiwan. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 2007 Apr; 16(4):464-468. https://doi.org/10.1002/pds.1332
13. Chuang CH, Chang PJ, Hsieh WS, Tsai YJ, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Chinese herbal medicine use in Taiwan during pregnancy and the postpartum period: a population based cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2009 Jun; 46(6): 787-795. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.015
14. Chang PJ, Tseng YC, Chuang CH, Chen YC, Hsieh WS, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Use of Sheng-Hua-Tang and health-related quality of life in postpartum women: a population-based cohort study in Taiwan. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2010 Jan; 47(1): 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.06.002
15. Chang PJ, Lin CC, Chen YC, Chuang CH, Tseng YC, Hsieh WS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Use of herbal dietary supplement Si-Wu-Tang and health-related quality of life in postpartum women: a population-based correlational study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013 Feb; 2013: 790474. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/790474
13. Chuang CH, Chang PJ, Hsieh WS, Tsai YJ, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Chinese herbal medicine use in Taiwan during pregnancy and the postpartum period: a population based cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2009 Jun; 46(6): 787-795. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.015
14. Chang PJ, Tseng YC, Chuang CH, Chen YC, Hsieh WS, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Use of Sheng-Hua-Tang and health-related quality of life in postpartum women: a population-based cohort study in Taiwan. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2010 Jan; 47(1): 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.06.002
15. Chang PJ, Lin CC, Chen YC, Chuang CH, Tseng YC, Hsieh WS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Use of herbal dietary supplement Si-Wu-Tang and health-related quality of life in postpartum women: a population-based correlational study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013 Feb; 2013: 790474. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/790474
VI. Environmental Tobacco Smoke
16. Su FC, Lee MC, Hsieh WS, Chang PJ, Guo YL, Hurng BS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. The effect of prenatal and postnatal environmental tobacco smoke exposure on infant health. Taiwan Journal of Public Health 2007 Dec; 26(6): 472-481. https://doi.org/10.6288/TJPH2007-26-06-04
17. Ko TJ, Tsai LY, Chu LC, Yeh SJ, Leung C, Chen CY, Chou HC, Tsao PN, Chen PC, Hsieh WS. Parental smoking during pregnancy and its association with low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm birth offspring: a birth cohort study. Pediatrics and Neonatology 2014 Feb; 55(1): 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2013.05.005
18. Wei CF, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Hsieh WS, Chen MH, Chen PC. Associations between infant developmental delays and secondhand smoke exposure modified by maternal prepregnancy overweight and obesity status. Nicotine and Tobacco Research 2021 Sep; 23(9): 1475-1483. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntab024
17. Ko TJ, Tsai LY, Chu LC, Yeh SJ, Leung C, Chen CY, Chou HC, Tsao PN, Chen PC, Hsieh WS. Parental smoking during pregnancy and its association with low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm birth offspring: a birth cohort study. Pediatrics and Neonatology 2014 Feb; 55(1): 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2013.05.005
18. Wei CF, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Hsieh WS, Chen MH, Chen PC. Associations between infant developmental delays and secondhand smoke exposure modified by maternal prepregnancy overweight and obesity status. Nicotine and Tobacco Research 2021 Sep; 23(9): 1475-1483. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntab024
VII. Parental Stress and Employment
19. Chang PJ, Wu LY, Chen YC, Chuang CH, Hsieh WS, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Women’s perceptions of their husband’s drinking behavior as a risk factor of their health-related quality of life in the postpartum period. Quality of Life Research 2010 Feb; 19(1): 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-009-9557-0
20. Chang PJ, Chu LC, Hsieh WS, Chuang YL, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Working hours and risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Occupational Medicine (London) 2010 Jan; 60(1): 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqp119
21. Wang IJ, Wen HJ, Chiang TL, Lin SJ, Chen PC, Guo YL. Maternal employment and atopic dermatitis in children: a prospective cohort study. British Journal of Dermatology 2013 Apr; 168(4): 794-801. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.12195
22. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Laio HF, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Association between maternal shift work and infant neurodevelopmental outcomes: results from the Taiwan Birth Cohort Study with propensity score matched analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology 2019 Oct; 48(5): 1545-1555. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyz045
23. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Chavarro JE, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Pre-pregnancy shift work’s influence on postpartum weight retention: body mass index’s role. Chronobiology International 2024 Aug; 41(8): 1156-1164. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2024.2382909
24. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Chen YW, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Chen JT, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Gestational weight gain as a modifiable factor for the impact of pre-conceptional maternal shift work on postpartum weight retention. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025; epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003369
25. Shih P, Huang CC, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Guo YL. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among children related to maternal job stress during pregnancy in Taiwan: a prospective cohort study. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 2022 Aug; 95(6): 1231-1241. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-021-01821-9
20. Chang PJ, Chu LC, Hsieh WS, Chuang YL, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Working hours and risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Occupational Medicine (London) 2010 Jan; 60(1): 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqp119
21. Wang IJ, Wen HJ, Chiang TL, Lin SJ, Chen PC, Guo YL. Maternal employment and atopic dermatitis in children: a prospective cohort study. British Journal of Dermatology 2013 Apr; 168(4): 794-801. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.12195
22. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Laio HF, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Association between maternal shift work and infant neurodevelopmental outcomes: results from the Taiwan Birth Cohort Study with propensity score matched analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology 2019 Oct; 48(5): 1545-1555. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyz045
23. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Chavarro JE, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Pre-pregnancy shift work’s influence on postpartum weight retention: body mass index’s role. Chronobiology International 2024 Aug; 41(8): 1156-1164. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2024.2382909
24. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Chen YW, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Chen JT, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Gestational weight gain as a modifiable factor for the impact of pre-conceptional maternal shift work on postpartum weight retention. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025; epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003369
25. Shih P, Huang CC, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Guo YL. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among children related to maternal job stress during pregnancy in Taiwan: a prospective cohort study. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 2022 Aug; 95(6): 1231-1241. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-021-01821-9
VIII. General Environment
26. Wang IJ, Guo YL, Hwang KC, Hsieh WS, Chuang YL, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Genetic and environmental predictors for pediatric atopic dermatitis. Acta Paediatr Taiwan 2006 Oct; 47:238-242. https://doi.org/10.7097/APT.200610.0238
27. Wang IJ, Guo YL, Wen HJ, Hsieh WS, Chuang YL, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Environmental risk factors for early infantile atopic dermatitis. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2007 Aug; 18(5):441-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2007.00550.x
28. Wen HJ, Chen PC, Chiang TL, Lin SJ, Chuang YL, Guo YL. Predicting risk for early infantile atopic dermatitis by hereditary and environmental factors. British Journal of Dermatology 2009 Nov; 161(5): 1166-1172. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09412.x
29. Chen CH, Wen HJ, Chen PC, Lin SJ, Chiang TL, Hsieh IC, Guo YL. Prenatal and postnatal risk factors for infantile pneumonia in a representative birth cohort. Epidemiology and Infection 2012 Jul; 140(7): 1277-1285. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268811001890
30. Huang CC, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Lin SJ, Wen HJ, Guo YL. Risk factors for asthma occurrence in children with early-onset atopic dermatitis: an 8-year follow-up study. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2018 Mar; 29(2): 159-165. https://doi.org/10.1111/pai.12835
27. Wang IJ, Guo YL, Wen HJ, Hsieh WS, Chuang YL, Lin SJ, Chen PC. Environmental risk factors for early infantile atopic dermatitis. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2007 Aug; 18(5):441-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.2007.00550.x
28. Wen HJ, Chen PC, Chiang TL, Lin SJ, Chuang YL, Guo YL. Predicting risk for early infantile atopic dermatitis by hereditary and environmental factors. British Journal of Dermatology 2009 Nov; 161(5): 1166-1172. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09412.x
29. Chen CH, Wen HJ, Chen PC, Lin SJ, Chiang TL, Hsieh IC, Guo YL. Prenatal and postnatal risk factors for infantile pneumonia in a representative birth cohort. Epidemiology and Infection 2012 Jul; 140(7): 1277-1285. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268811001890
30. Huang CC, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Lin SJ, Wen HJ, Guo YL. Risk factors for asthma occurrence in children with early-onset atopic dermatitis: an 8-year follow-up study. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 2018 Mar; 29(2): 159-165. https://doi.org/10.1111/pai.12835
IX. Air Pollution
31. Lin CC, Yang SK, Lin KC, Ho WC, Shu BC, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Multilevel analysis of air pollution and early childhood neurobehavioral development. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2014 Jul; 11(7): 6827-6841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110706827
32. Huang C, Wen H, Chen P, Chiang T, Lin S, Guo YL. Prenatal air pollutant exposure and occurrence of atopic dermatitis. British Journal of Dermatology 2015 Oct; 173(4): 981-988. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.14039
33. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Household incense burning and infant gross motor development: results from the Taiwan Birth Cohort Study. Environment International 2018 Jun; 115: 110-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.03.005
34. Wei CF, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Hsieh WS, Chen MH, Chen PC. Associations between household incense burning and delayed motor development among preterm infants modified by gestational age and maternal educational status. Indoor Air 2021 May; 31(3): 660-672. https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12762
35. Shih P, Wu CD, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Su TC, Cheng TJ, Chen YH, Guo YL. The association between postpartum depression and air pollution during pregnancy and postpartum period: a national population study in Taiwan. Environmental Research Letters 2021 Aug; 16(8): 084021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac1224
32. Huang C, Wen H, Chen P, Chiang T, Lin S, Guo YL. Prenatal air pollutant exposure and occurrence of atopic dermatitis. British Journal of Dermatology 2015 Oct; 173(4): 981-988. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.14039
33. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Household incense burning and infant gross motor development: results from the Taiwan Birth Cohort Study. Environment International 2018 Jun; 115: 110-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.03.005
34. Wei CF, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Liao HF, Hsieh WS, Chen MH, Chen PC. Associations between household incense burning and delayed motor development among preterm infants modified by gestational age and maternal educational status. Indoor Air 2021 May; 31(3): 660-672. https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12762
35. Shih P, Wu CD, Chiang TL, Chen PC, Su TC, Cheng TJ, Chen YH, Guo YL. The association between postpartum depression and air pollution during pregnancy and postpartum period: a national population study in Taiwan. Environmental Research Letters 2021 Aug; 16(8): 084021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac1224
X. Others
36. Wei CF, Chen MH, Lin CC, Tsai MS, Guo YL, Lin SJ, Wu MH, Hsieh WS, Chen PC. Association between Cesarean section delivery and increased risk of childhood Kawasaki disease. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 2024 Aug; 123(8): 843-848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfma.2023.12.006