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September 24, 2012

Nearly one in 10 children get asthma ‘because they live near a busy road’ – Daily Mail

Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road'
Daily Mail
Nearly one in 10 children with asthma get the life-threatening illness because they live near a busy road, according to a new study. Researchers found young sufferers living near traffic laden streets are also more likely to develop severe asthma and …
Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County …Science Codex
Busy roads take asthma tollScotsman

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September 24, 2012

Busy roads take asthma toll – Scotsman

Busy roads take asthma toll
Scotsman
Researchers found young sufferers living near traffic are also more likely to develop severe asthma and be hospitalised as a result of their condition. Doctors at the University of Southern California looked at the effects of air pollution on children …

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July 2, 2012

Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway – Himalayan Times

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Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
Himalayan Times
FRIDAY: Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds. Living close to a busy highway was not linked to seasonal allergies, which suggests that emissions from cars could increase the risk …
Congested highways increase asthma riskTimes of India

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June 30, 2012

Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway – iVillage Entertainment

Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
iVillage Entertainment
FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds. Living close to a busy highway was not linked to seasonal allergies, which suggests that emission.

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June 29, 2012

Asthma rates higher near busy highway – Medical Xpress

Asthma rates higher near busy highway
Medical Xpress
(HealthDay) — Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds.

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June 29, 2012

Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway – Doctors Lounge

Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
Doctors Lounge
Researchers investigated the prevalence of asthma among 62 Brooklyn residents living close to Interstate 278, also known as the Gowanus Expressway, and those living in the same area but farther from the highway. The researchers found higher rates of …

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April 11, 2012

Too busy to breathe – FemaleFirst.co.uk

Too busy to breathe
FemaleFirst.co.uk
Busy full-time workers with asthma are increasing their risk of an attack by not controlling their condition properly, according to new research released today. Lloydspharmacy contacted over 1000 people with asthma and found that, of those working full …
Full-time Workers With Asthma Too Busy To BreathePR Web (press release)

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April 11, 2012

Full-time Workers With Asthma Too Busy To Breathe – PR Web (press release)

Full-time Workers With Asthma Too Busy To Breathe
PR Web (press release)
New research out today suggests that busy full time workers with asthma are increasing their risk of an attack by not controlling their condition properly. New research out today suggests that busy full time workers with asthma are increasing their …

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September 17, 2011

New sites best set away from busy roads – Vancouver Sun

New sites best set away from busy roads
Vancouver Sun
The report cites a "growing body of scientific literature" that shows people living near freeways and major roads have a higher risk of developing health problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia and heart disease. …

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January 23, 2011

Living Near Busy Roadways Ups Chances of Allergic Asthma – HealthNewsDigest.com

Living Near Busy Roadways Ups Chances of Allergic Asthma
HealthNewsDigest.com
The odds can go up by 30 percent for developing allergies to dust mites, pet hairs and mold, and can double for having actual asthma symptoms, …

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