Smoking ban linked to 1900 fewer A&E admissions for asthma patients – The Guardian


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Smoking ban linked to 1900 fewer A&E admissions for asthma patients
The Guardian
Researchers from the University of Bath examined the number of emergency admissions during the first three years after the ban on smoking in public places was introduced in England – where the prevalence of asthma is one of the highest in the world,
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Smoking ban linked to 1900 fewer A&E admissions for asthma patients – Observer


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Smoking ban linked to 1900 fewer A&E admissions for asthma patients
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Researchers from the University of Bath examined the number of emergency admissions during the first three years after the ban on smoking in public places was introduced in England – where the prevalence of asthma is one of the highest in the world,
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Power prices and asthma hospital admissions linked – Voxy

Power prices and asthma hospital admissions linked
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A University of Canterbury study has highlighted a significant relationship between the lack of home heating and asthma hospital admissions. The study shows a clear correlation between school holidays and asthma hospital admissions. "Our respiratory
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Increased Electricity Prices Linked to Hospital Asthma Admissions – French Tribune


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Increased Electricity Prices Linked to Hospital Asthma Admissions
French Tribune
A University of Canterbury economics researcher has revealed that reduced home heating because of increasing power prices attributes to growing number of hospital admissions for asthma. The study found the relationship to be stronger, particularly for
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Drop In Child Asthma Hospital Admissions Linked To Anti-Smoking Laws – RedOrbit


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Drop In Child Asthma Hospital Admissions Linked To Anti-Smoking Laws
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Asthma in childhood is no different a disease than asthma that adults with the condition face. However, in children, asthma does pose unique challenges. The condition, characterized by inflammation of the lungs and airways when exposed to certain
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Hospital admissions for childhood asthma reduces after smoke-free legislation – News-Medical.net

Hospital admissions for childhood asthma reduces after smoke-free legislation
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NHS statistics analysed by researchers at Imperial College London show a 12.3 per cent fall in admissions for childhood asthma in the first year after the law on smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces came into effect in July 2007. The

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Smoke-free law linked to 12% decrease in child asthma hospital admissions … – Medical Xpress

Smoke-free law linked to 12% decrease in child asthma hospital admissions
Medical Xpress
Asthma affects one in every 11 children in the UK. Before the law was implemented, hospital admissions for children suffering a severe asthma attack were increasing by 2.2 per cent per year, peaking at 26,969 admissions in 2006/2007. The trend reversed

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