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Time To Rethink The Inner-City Asthma Epidemic?
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Challenging the long-standing belief that city dwellers suffer disproportionately from asthma, the results of a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of more than 23,000 U.S. children reveal that income, race and ethnic origin may play … |
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Public Release: 20-Jan-2015 Time to rethink the inner-city asthma epidemic?
EurekAlert (press release) Challenging the long-standing belief that city dwellers suffer disproportionately from asthma, the results of a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of more than 23,000 U.S. children reveal that income, race and ethnic origin may play far more … |
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Medical Daily |
The Link Between Asthma and This Chemical
TIME A 2013 study also found a link between BPA and asthma, and though the mechanism behind the connection is complex and unclear, Spanier sees a definite association. “If my sister who's pregnant asked me for advice, I would tell her try to minimize her … Asthma Linked To BPA: Kids' Poor Lung Health May Be Due To Parental … Study: BPA may not be linked to asthma after all Kids exposed to BPA before birth at risk of wheeze: study |
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Study: Fear of Job Loss Can Increase Asthma Risk
TIME The study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that for every 25% increase in job security that a worker felt, that worker's likelihood of developing asthma increased by 24%. For people who told researchers it … |
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Environmental Health News |
Plastic Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to 70% Increased Asthma Risk
TIME Children of women with higher levels of two types of phthalates—butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)—in their urine while pregnant had a 72% and 78% increase in the risk of asthma. And every single woman in the cohort had … Chemicals in Plastics Tied to Asthma Risk in Kids Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk? Kids exposed in the womb to plasticizers more likely to have asthma |
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Environmental Health News |
Phthalates During Pregnancy Linked To 70% Increased Asthma Risk
TIME Children of women with higher levels of two types of phthalates—butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)—in their urine while pregnant had a 72% and 78% increase in the risk of asthma. And every single woman in the cohort had … Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk? Kids exposed in the womb to plasticizers more likely to have asthma Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids |
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Sleeping On Animal Fur Can Lower Asthma Risk
TIME The research, just presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, examined data from 2,441 German children and found an association between sleeping on animal fur, like sheepskin rugs or throws, during their first three months … Asthma risk reduced in babies sleeping on animal fur Can the electronic nose change asthma treatment? Exposure to Animal Fur Early in Life Reduces Asthma Risk |
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Daily Mail |
Flour Is the Main Cause of Work-Related Asthma in France
TIME Researchers analyzed 330 cases of occupational asthma, with data provided by a network of respiratory doctors, over three years. Their findings, which were presented at the European Respiratory Society's International Congress, showed that flour was … Asthma alert for Bake Off fans: Popularity of BBC show 'could be putting home … Flour identified as the main cause of occupational asthma in France Flour main cause of occupational asthma: Study |
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Why You Should Let Kids Eat Dirt
TIME Infants who are exposed to unsavory things like rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and household bacteria during their first year are actually less to suffer from allergies and asthma, Johns Hopkins researchers say. A new study published in the … |
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It Is Time To Control Asthma
OpEdNews This is the sub-theme of this year's (2014) World Asthma Day (WAD), which was first celebrated in 1998 in conjunction with the first World Asthma Meeting in Barcelona. It is an annual event aimed at improving asthma awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and … |
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