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Asthma attack rates similar for black and white kids
WKZO NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new analysis of U.S. childhood asthma statistics finds racial differences persist in the proportions of African American and white children who develop asthma, but success in managing the disease is becoming more equal. |
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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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Latin Post |
Asthma Rates Among Latino Children Above National Average, Double in Some …
Latin Post According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the adult U.S. Latino population has lower rates of asthma than the general population (7.3 percent compared to 8.4 percent), but Latino children have higher than average rates for asthma … |
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Mother Nature Network (blog) |
Asthma rates lower in infants exposed to dander and droppings
Mother Nature Network (blog) They not only found that infants exposed to some of these specific bacteria have much less chance of getting asthma later in life, but they also found that those exposed to all three allergens (pet, mouse and cockroach) had even less chance of getting … |
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Science World Report |
Air Pollution Controls Lower Death Rates from Asthma and Emphysema in North …
Science World Report Now, scientists have found that air pollution controls may be doing some good for public health. It turns out that controls that went into effect in the early 1990s coincide with decreasing death rates from emphysema, asthma and pneumonia in North … Cleaner air contributes to fewer asthma, emphysema deaths Air Pollution Controls Linked To Lower Death Rates From Respiratory Illnesses … Air pollution controls linked to lower death rates in North Carolina |
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Asthma rates drop but experts not breathing easier
Yahoo News UK Asthma can cause bouts of coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. Experts aren't sure what causes it, but asthma attacks can be triggered by things like tobacco smoke, air pollution, pollen, and cockroaches. Studies have pointed at decrepit housing and … |
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Asthma rates declining but experts not breathing easier
Marietta Daily Journal Carter Howard sits and watches a cartoon during his asthma treatment at his home in 2013 in Northbrook, Ill. A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline, according to the findings from a large national health survey conducted … Asthma rates drop but experts aren't breathing easier Asthma rate drops in survey; experts wary |
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Asthma rates drop but experts not breathing easier
Online Athens NEW YORK | A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline. But the results are so surprising that health officials are cautious about claiming a downturn. "I wouldn't say it's good news — yet," said the study's lead author … Asthma On The Decline In The US? New Data Could Be 'Statistical Blip' |
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Asthma rates drop but experts aren't breathing easier
Mohave Valley News Asthma can cause bouts of coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. Experts aren't sure what causes it, but asthma attacks can be triggered by things like tobacco smoke, air pollution, pollen, and cockroaches. Studies have pointed at decrepit housing and … |
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Asthma rates drop but experts not breathing easier
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio NEW YORK (AP) — A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline. But the results are so surprising that health officials are cautious about claiming a downturn. “I wouldn't say it's good news – yet,” said the study's lead author … |
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