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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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 Examiner.com |
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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 Mother Nature Network |
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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 Medical Daily |
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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 Care2.com |
Coming Soon To A Highway Near You: Asthma, The Disease
Care2.com A couple of years ago, when I developed a persistent cough and was wheezing, I paid a visit to my doctor. He asked me if I had asthma as a child. “Well, yes,” I said. “But that was 30 years ago. I haven't had it for decades.” That didn't matter to him … |
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Living near highway drives up kids' asthma
Futurity: Research News … hospitalizations. (Credit: Veer). USC (US) — At least 8 percent of the more than 300,000 cases of childhood asthma in Los Angeles County can be attributed to traffic-related pollution at homes within 75 meters (a little less than 250 feet) of a … |
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 Daily Mail |
Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road'
Daily Mail Nearly one in 10 children with asthma get the life-threatening illness because they live near a busy road, according to a new study. Researchers found young sufferers living near traffic laden streets are also more likely to develop severe asthma and … Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County … Busy roads take asthma toll |
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Researcher decries asthma rates near Peace Bridge
Buffalo News A local medical researcher Wednesday said already alarming rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases among residents of Buffalo's densely populated West Side would be made worse by increased truck traffic resulting from an expansion of the toll … Battle over asthma problems on the West Side from Peace Bridge Researcher links asthma to Peace Bridge |
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 Zee News |
Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
Himalayan Times FRIDAY: Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds. Living close to a busy highway was not linked to seasonal allergies, which suggests that emissions from cars could increase the risk … Congested highways increase asthma risk |
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Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
iVillage Entertainment FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds. Living close to a busy highway was not linked to seasonal allergies, which suggests that emission. |
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