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Hospital admissions for childhood asthma reduces after smoke-free legislation
News-Medical.net 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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 The Guardian |
Child asthma hospital admissions fell after smoking ban, study shows
The Guardian The number of children admitted to hospital after serious asthma attacks has fallen steeply in England since smoking was banned in public places such as bars, restaurants and offices. Hospitals recorded 6,802 fewer cases of childhood asthma in the … |
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 Daily Mail |
Child hospital admissions for asthma slump after smoking ban
Daily Mail "A study found admissions to hospital for children suffering asthma attacks fell by 12.3 per cent in England in the first year after the ban in July 2007. The drop has continued in subsequent years. Researchers at Imperial College London who analysed … |
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Asthma attacked: Dramatic fall in children's hospital admissions after smoking ban
Mirror.co.uk Before the ban was introduced in July 2007, hospital admissions for children suffering a severe asthma attack were rising by 2.2% per year, peaking at 26,969 admissions in 2006/07. But research shows the trend reversed immediately after the ban, with … |
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Asthma drops after public smoking ban
UPI.com The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found the childhood asthma hospitalizations declined by 12.3 percent. The study also found the smoking ban resulted in the equivalent to 6,802 fewer hospital admissions in the first three years of the … Asthma Cases in Children Fall in Wake of Smoke-Free Laws Smoke-free laws linked to drop in child asthma attacks Asthma Hospitalization Rates Dropped After Smoke-Free Laws Came Into Effect |
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 The Guardian |
Child asthma admissions fall after smoking ban
The Guardian Previous studies have shown that hospital admissions for childhood asthma fell after smoke-free legislation was introduced in Scotland and North America. The smoking ban in England has also been found to have reduced the rate of heart attacks. UK Smoking Ban Leads to 12% Drop in Child Asthma Cases Study shows drop in asthma cases 'after smoke ban' in the UK Child asthma drop since smoke ban |
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 BBC News |
Childhood asthma 'admissions down' after smoking ban
BBC News There was a sharp fall in the number of children admitted to hospital with severe asthma after smoke-free legislation was introduced in England, say researchers. A study showed a 12% drop in the first year after the law to stop smoking in enclosed … UK Kids Breath Easier With Smoke-Free Laws |
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Many people still affected with asthma after exposure to chemicals at work
News-Medical.net Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still affected with asthma after exposure to chemicals at work. This is the finding of an international study of 13,000 people carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, … |
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Death after Asthma Attack Ruled a Homicide
CIproud.com Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll says 30-year-old Meredith Grube died in the ER of OSF St. Francis Medical Center on October 15, 2012 after an asthma attack. The report from the coroner shows things went awry at Grube's house in the 600 block of … Washington woman's death declared a homicide |
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 New York Daily News |
Life-threatening asthma and allergy attacks linked to exposures to mold after …
New York Daily News Serious respiratory problems, including severe asthma and allergy attacks that can be life-threatening, have been associated with exposures to mold after floods and storms. These increased exposures often occur as cleanup workers and occupants disturb … |
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