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'Living near equator raises allergy, asthma risks'
Vancouver Desi Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) People residing near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual due to exposure to higher ultra violet radiations, says a US study. “UV-B rays (type of ultraviolet radiation) exposure is higher for … |
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Proximity To Equator Linked With Allergy, Asthma Risk
Huffington Post A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that people who live closer to the Equator and who are exposed to high levels of UV-B radiation have a higher risk of allergies and asthma, compared to people who live further away … |
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Risk of allergies and asthma higher if live near the equator
Examiner.com 4 and published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology suggests that living in locations closer to the equator may put you at an increased risk for developing allergies and asthma. The culprit, say researchers, may be ultraviolet- B (UV-B) rays … |
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 Medical Daily |
Living Close to The Equator May Increase Risk of Allergies and Asthma
Medical Daily A recent report in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has implicated latitude as a major factor in the development of allergic asthma. (Photo : (Credit: Dottie Mae/Flickr Creative Commons)) An inhaler. Previous image Enlarge Close Next image … |
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Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk
Mother Nature Network The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 235 million people globally suffer from asthma, the most common chronic disease among children. Contrary to popular belief, asthma is not just a health concern for high-income countries. It strikes … Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies |
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Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk
Newsmax Health This increased risk appears to be related to exposure to ultraviolet-B rays in sunlight, according to the authors of the report published in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. "UV-B rays exposure is higher for people living … Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies Latitude and UV-B exposure influence allergy and asthma risk |
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Living Close to the Equator May Boost Risk of Asthma, Allergies
Counsel & Heal Do you have allergies no matter what the pollen count outside says? That may be because of where you live. That's what a study recently conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Monash … |
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Allergies and Asthma More Common Closer to the Equator
Everyday Health A study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found that people living closest to the equator are at increased risk of developing allergies and asthma, possibly due to the effect of UV-B rays on the body's production of vitamin D. |
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People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies
Fox News A new study has revealed that people living closer to the equator are more likely to have asthma and allergies compared to those living further from the latitudinal line, HealthDay News reported. According to the study authors, the association may be … Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma Increased asthma risk linked to geography |
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