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Poverty, race drive asthma rates more than city living, research shows
Memphis Commercial Appeal There are, however, pockets around the country in suburban and rural areas where the prevalence of asthma is just as high, according to the study, recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The common links among 23,000 … |
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Memphis near top of “Asthma Capitals” list
Memphis Business Journal The annual study is the most comprehensive nationwide longitudinal analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S., the organization says in a press release. AAFA examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence … World Asthma Day Highlights The Importance Of An Asthma Attack Plan Cities That Take Your Breath Away Richmond Tops List as 2014?s 'Leading' Asthma Capital |
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Success Story: Childbirth, asthma prompted Wendy Fleming to get serious about …
Memphis Commercial Appeal BEFORE: Wendy Fleming "piled on the weight" after she had her first baby and was diagnosed with asthma at age 37. She began meeting with personal trainer Yvette Smith three days a week, taking Smith's fitness classes, and cutting back on her fat intake … |
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City Third Worst in US for Asthma Sufferers
Memphis Daily News The study found that asthma sufferers are affected not only by air pollution but by other factors like pollen, secondhand smoke, high rates of poverty and a large uninsured population, which are all contributing factors to frequent and expensive … Asthma Capitals 2013: Virginia Takes the Top 'Honor' Cleaning the right way to remove allergens |
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Tigers senior forward D.J. Stephens expected to play Saturday after asthma …
Memphis Commercial Appeal Asthma and altitude prevented Tiger D.J. Stephens (left, going against UCF last week) from playing much against UTEP Tuesday. Now back at sea level, he hopes to lead the Tigers to a win over UAB on Saturday. Mark Weber The Commercial … |
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Tigers senior forward DJ Stephens expected to play Saturday after asthma scare …
Memphis Commercial Appeal Asthma and altitude prevented Tiger D.J. Stephens (left, going against UCF last week) from playing much against UTEP Tuesday. Now back at sea level, he hopes to lead the Tigers to a win over UAB on Saturday. Mark Weber The Commercial … |
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Bronchial asthma ruled cause of death for Millington football player Dana Payne
Memphis Commercial Appeal Millington High football player Dana Payne died as a result of bronchial asthma with impact to his torso as a contributing factor, according to a report released by the Shelby County medical examiner's office Thursday morning. Payne, 15, died after … |
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Memphis Named The "Asthma Capital" For 2012
Sacramento Bee By Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, on World Asthma Day, more than 300 million people worldwide are living with asthma, and nearly 25 million of them live right here in the US But for … Mom's Story Unites Advocates and Authors for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month |
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Memphis Named The "Asthma Capital" For 2012
MarketWatch (press release) Today, on World Asthma Day, more than 300 million people worldwide are living with asthma, and nearly 25 million of them live right here in the US But for all the talk of the global asthma epidemic, there are plenty of everyday reminders that asthma … Mom's Story Unites Advocates and Authors for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month |
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Asthma screenings help Memphians breathe a little easier
Memphis Commercial Appeal The Church Health Center partnered with asthma expert Dr. Leroy Graham to offer free asthma screenings. Mike Stader (right), respiratory therapist, administers a test to Dorothy Hall. Do you think churches are good places to receive … |
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