With Latino Kids’ Asthma Rates High, Researchers Turn To Peer Mentors – Rhode Island Public Radio

With Latino Kids' Asthma Rates High, Researchers Turn To Peer Mentors
Rhode Island Public Radio
Childhood asthma rates are on the rise across the country. In Rhode Island, it's about 12 percent, according to the state health department – one of the highest rates in New England. Hiding in that statistic: in some inner city schools, almost half the

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Alumni Report: Poway High graduate a heptathlon champion despite asthma – Pomerado Newspaper Group


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Alumni Report: Poway High graduate a heptathlon champion despite asthma
Pomerado Newspaper Group
“I have asthma so I was hoping not to run,” said the 2011 Poway High graduate about her freshman year at Cal Poly. “But one day I was talking to one of the coaches and was asked how tall I was. I said (5-feet, 9-inches). The coach said 'perfect. You

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Are you too good-looking to get sick? From high blood pressure to asthma … – Daily Mail


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Are you too good-looking to get sick? From high blood pressure to asthma
Daily Mail
Women who were rated as more attractive were 21 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, 22 per cent less likely to have diabetes, 12 per cent less likely to be asthmatic, 17 per cent less likely to suffer from depression, 18 per

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Asthma Statistics by State: How High Are Asthma Prevalence Rates Among Low … – NerdWallet (blog)

Asthma Statistics by State: How High Are Asthma Prevalence Rates Among Low
NerdWallet (blog)
Many studies have identified socioeconomic status as a risk factor for the development and exacerbation of asthma. Income level, education and occupation are strong indicators of an individual's socioeconomic status. Using the Behavior Risk Factor …

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