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Study shows asthma is not more prevalent in the inner city
Boston Globe For more than 50 years, researchers have described childhood asthma as a plague of the inner city — urban areas where 20 percent or more of the population lives below the poverty line. But a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University … |
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CBS Local |
Study: Asthma Not More Prevalent In Cities
CBS Local BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For half a century, the hot spots for asthma were believed to be the inner city. It's still prevalent there but, as Alex DeMetrick reports, a new Hopkins study found just as much asthma risk in the suburbs and rural areas. Jasmine … |
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The National |
More children in UAE suffering from asthma than ever before
The National DUBAI // More children are suffering from allergies and chronic asthma – and escaping indoors may not be enough to avoid the symptoms. Emiratis are 4.2 times more likely than expatriates to suffer from asthma, and women 1.8 times more likely than men. |
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Asthma is not more prevalent in the inner city, researchers say
Washington Post For more than 50 years, researchers have described childhood asthma as a plague of the inner city — urban areas where 20 percent or more of the population lives below the poverty line. But a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University … |
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Mirror.co.uk |
Chubby babies are more likely to suffer from asthma, new studies reveals
Mirror.co.uk Babies that put on weight rapidly in their first three months are more likely to suffer from asthma later. Researchers believe quickly gaining weight may lead to abnormal development of the child's lungs or immune system. The Bristol University team … Early weight gain 'ups asthma risk' |
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Asthma, COPD linked with more inflammatory bowel disease
Clinical Advisor A higher incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been found in persons with airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in a study published online ahead of print in European Respiratory Journal. |
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Heaves in horses more like asthma than COPD, says expert
Horsetalk heaves2 Heaves in horses is more akin to asthma than the serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found in humans, a specialist in the field says. Heaves, or broken wind, are terms used that have been used for decades to describe an allergic … |
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expressandstar.com |
Poor People Get More Energy Efficient Housing, Then More Asthma
Science 2.0 The drive for energy efficient homes is increasing asthma risk, finds a team at the University of Exeter Medical School. People are so concerned about energy savings they end up with homes that are not properly heated or ventilated, which could lead to … Energy efficient homes linked to asthma |
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Belfast Telegraph |
Poor People Are Getting More Energy Efficient Housing, Then Getting More …
Science 2.0 The drive for energy efficient homes is increasing asthma risk, finds a team at the University of Exeter Medical School. People are so concerned about energy savings they end up with homes that are not properly heated or ventilated, which could lead to … Energy efficient homes linked to asthma Energy efficiency linked to asthma |
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Medical News Today |
Bed-sharing toddlers 'more likely to develop asthma in later childhood'
Medical News Today But the researchers found that bed-sharing at 24 months was associated with increased risk of wheezing between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, and toddlers who bed-shared at this age were also at higher risk of being diagnosed with asthma at age 6. Higher rate of asthma seen in toddlers who share a bed with their parents Raised Asthma Risk Seen for Toddlers Who Share Bed With Parents Toddlers who share bed with parents 'have a higher risk of asthma' |
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