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Asthma plagues Peace Bridge neighborhood
Investigative Post Instruction at the school includes reading, writing and, for some pupils, how to use an inhaler. “It is very difficult for these kids who are having asthma problems,” said Assunta Ventresca, director of health related services for Buffalo schools … |
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Fuming over pollution: Air quality near Peace Bridge linked to high asthma …
Buffalo News Air quality near Peace Bridge linked to high asthma rates on West Side. Overall views of the Peace bridge, from the roof of the HSBC tower,on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News file photo. By Dan Telvock / Investigative Post. on … |
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Asthma epidemic near Peace Bridge
Investigative Post An analysis of scientific studies and other data shows asthma rates on the Lower West Side are about four times the national average and residents with asthma can be found in nearly one in three households in the neighborhood. Seven public schools on … |
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Running club for kids with asthma to take part in bridge run
Live 5 News What makes the one mile run a big deal for the kids is that they are running with asthma. "I'm really excited because we are doing a mile run and it will help me,"said club member Haley Cook. The running club at Stono was started by school nurse Maimie … |
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For Newark's Ironbound, Bayonne Bridge project raises health concerns
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Parents, community leaders and medical researchers say asthma is a particularly serious problem in the Ironbound, a hot spot for the chronic respiratory disease within a city whose asthma-related hospitalization rate is already more than double Essex … |
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Peace Bridge link to asthma myth busted
Times of Fort Erie A study was completed after there were complaints from residents in the area of the customs plaza on the American side of the Peace Bridge, who felt the exhaust from cars and trucks waiting to enter the U.S. was leading to increased cases of asthma and … |
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Peace Bridge link to asthma myth busted
St. Catharines Standard A study was completed after there were complaints from residents in the area of the customs plaza on the American side of the Peace Bridge, who felt the exhaust from cars and trucks waiting to enter the U.S. was leading to increased cases of asthma and … |
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Researcher decries asthma rates near Peace Bridge
Buffalo News A local medical researcher Wednesday said already alarming rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases among residents of Buffalo's densely populated West Side would be made worse by increased truck traffic resulting from an expansion of the toll … Battle over asthma problems on the West Side from Peace Bridge Researcher links asthma to Peace Bridge |
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Battle over asthma problems on the West Side from Peace Bridge
WBFO The fight over expansion of the Peace Bridge is turning into a battle over asthma problems on the West Side. There are an array of state agencies saying if there is a problem it isn't related to the bridge and its traffic. But a retired pulmonologist … Researcher links asthma to Peace Bridge Forum held on health effects from Peace Bridge traffic on residents in Buffalo … |
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Researcher links asthma to Peace Bridge
WIVB "And these particles we associated with high risk of asthma and it's actually not only asthma but we find that they are associated with a whole lot of illnesses that we never thought would be associated with them," Dr. Jemson Lwebuga-Mukasa said. New … Forum held on health effects from Peace Bridge traffic on residents in Buffalo … |
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