Asthma rates increasing in US, despite less smoking and decreased air pollution – Los Angeles Times


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Asthma rates increasing in US, despite less smoking and decreased air pollution
Los Angeles Times
About one in 12 people in the United States now has asthma, a total of 24.6 million people and an increase of 4.3 million since 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.
Number of Americans With Asthma Keeps RisingU.S. News & World Report
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Asthma linked to smoking, nicotine dependence – Daily News & Analysis

Asthma linked to smoking, nicotine dependence
Daily News & Analysis
New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that a lifetime history of daily smoking and nicotine dependence can increase the risk of asthma. The study analyzed data from the National Comorbity Survey-Replication (NCS-R),
Research explores link between asthma and smokingScience Centric
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Asthma linked to smoking, nicotine dependence – Times of India

Asthma linked to smoking, nicotine dependence
Times of India
New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that a lifetime history of daily smoking and nicotine dependence can increase the risk of asthma. The study analyzed data from the National Comorbity Survey-Replication (NCS-R) – a large
Asthma linked to smoking, nicotineUPI.com
Research explores link between asthma and smokingEureka! Science News

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Smoking in Cars to Be Banned When Kids Are Travelling Along – TopNews United States


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Smoking in Cars to Be Banned When Kids Are Travelling Along
TopNews United States
Smoking in car carrying a child under the age of 16 will be illegal in Newfoundland and Labrador, as it leads them to suffer health problems, such as asthma, bronchitis and otitis media. Even the smoking rooms in workplaces will also be banned by the
NL bans smoking in cars while children presentCTV.ca

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NL bans smoking in cars while children present, workplace smoking rooms – Winnipeg Free Press

NL bans smoking in cars while children present, workplace smoking rooms
Winnipeg Free Press
Health Minister Jerome Kennedy says children who breathe in second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer health problems, such as asthma, bronchitis and middle ear infections. The government previously banned smoking in bars, bingo halls,

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