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California's urban, transportation policies contribute to children's asthma.
Environmental Health News A new study estimates that near-road air pollution is at least partially responsible for 8 percent of childhood asthma cases in Los Angeles County. The authors reported that their findings "suggest that there are large and previously unappreciated … |
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Respiratory infections provide urban asthma clue
News-Medical.net By Kirsty Oswald, medwireNews Reporter. Urban infants have a different pattern of viral respiratory illness from suburban infants, which could help explain why they are more likely to develop asthma, say US researchers. "We compared the viral etiology … Respiratory illness linked to viral infections in urban areas Respiratory virus patterns differ in urban, suburban kids |
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Respiratory illness linked to viral infections in urban areas
VOXXI Children living in urban settings may be at a higher risk for asthma compared to those living in the suburbs. This is due to viral infections, indicates a study from Dr. James Gern of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his team of researchers … |
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Viral Infection may cause higher asthma risk for urban kids
WRBL MADISON, Wi. –. Children living in urban areas may be at a higher risk of developing asthma because of a viral infection. Researchers at the University of Wisconsion tested nearly 800 infants in inner cities and found they're more likely to be exposed … |
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Sleep troubles plague asthmatic kids from urban areas
The Courier-Journal Sleep loss is common among children with asthma who live in cities, and it is a major reason for missed school days, emergency room visits and lower levels of involvement in sports, according to new research. This is especially true for Hispanic … |
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Glenn's Strategies for Well-Being: Asthma and Urban Children
Eurweb.com Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing hard at times; in fact, it can make life downright miserable, if not addressed properly. It can develop. Ozone poses health risks during summer activities With ozone forecasts, state urges Utahns to keep 'eyes on the skies' |
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Students with asthma exposed to higher levels of indoor allergens at urban schools
Pediatric SuperSite Urban children with asthma are exposed to more mouse, dog and cat allergens at school than at home, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2012 Annual Meeting. Researchers analyzed settled dust and … |
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Temporal changes in the prevalence of childhood asthma and allergies in urban …
7thSpace Interactive (press release) The prevalence of childhood asthma and allergies in Cyprus was significantly higher in urban compared to rural areas back in the year 2000, against a background of an overall low prevalence (eg current wheeze 6.9%) by comparison to northern European … |
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New air quality rules would prevent urban development, Metro Vancouver says
Vancouver Sun METRO VANCOUVER — BC's environment ministry is calling for Metro Vancouver to consider setting new developments 150 metres back from busy roads, truck routes and freeways, to prevent increased health risks for everything from asthma to heart disease. … |
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Cockroach May Be Culprit In Urban Kids' Asthma
RedOrbit Cockroaches have been identified by researchers as a potential explanation as to why childhood asthma is more prevalent in some urban neighborhoods than others. In New York City neighborhoods where asthma is common, Children are exposed to higher … |
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