Traffic pollution seen as a major contributor to new asthma cases – South China Morning Post

Traffic pollution seen as a major contributor to new asthma cases
South China Morning Post
Almost half of all children have at least one episode of wheezing before six years of age, according to a report which was published in The Lancet to coincide with World Asthma Day last week. Forty-eight per cent of children under five years of age

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New York City Housing Authority Agrees to Address Mold, Contributor to Asthma … – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

New York City Housing Authority Agrees to Address Mold, Contributor to Asthma
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)
On New Year's Eve last year, Rossana de la Cuadra wasn't celebrating. She was in the hospital with her six-year-old daughter, Amanda Santos, who was experiencing yet another severe asthma attack. An inspection of the family's apartment, in the 

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Pesticides Key Contributor in Childhood Diseases, Highlights Need for Policy … – eNews Park Forest

Pesticides Key Contributor in Childhood Diseases, Highlights Need for Policy
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A new report highlights the growing body of research that links pesticides to the rampant rise of learning disabilities, childhood cancer and asthma in the United States, and calls for swift policy change to protect future generations. In particular
Pesticides Harm Kids' Health and Intelligence, Study FindsSF Public Press

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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to L,A. asthma – ScienceBlog.com (blog)


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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to L,A. asthma
ScienceBlog.com (blog)
The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health
Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road'Daily Mail
Busy roads take asthma tollScotsman

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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County – Medical Xpress


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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County
Medical Xpress
The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health
Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road'Daily Mail
Busy roads take asthma tollScotsman

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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County … – Science Codex

Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County
Science Codex
The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health
Busy roads take asthma tollScotsman

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