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Medical Xpress |
Women with unhealthy BMIs who smoke and drink at two-fold higher risk of asthma
Medical Xpress Asthma is a respiratory condition where spasms in the air pathways of the lungs cause difficulty breathing; usually triggered by an allergy or sensitivity in the environment. Asthma is a global health priority due to the extent and duration of … |
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Tech Times |
New research links polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity to asthma in reproductive-age women
News-Medical.net Among reproductive-age women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as overweight and obesity are independently linked with asthma, new preliminary research from Australia suggests. The results will be presented in a poster Saturday, April 2, … New Study Links Asthma To Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Excess Weight Women With PCOS May Have Higher Asthma Rates PCOS, overweight, obesity increase risk for asthma |
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NDTV |
Women With PCOS May Have Higher Asthma Rates
MedPage Today BOSTON — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was associated with a 34% increased risk for asthma, regardless of body weight, Australian researchers reported here. Survey data from more than 8,000 women revealed a higher prevalence of asthma in … PCOS, overweight, obesity increase risk for asthma Excess Weight Can Increase Odds Of Asthma In Women, Says Study Asthma Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Overweight, and Obesity |
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NDTV |
Excess Weight Can Increase Odds Of Asthma In Women, Says Study
NDTV "A greater proportion of women with polycystic ovary syndrome report asthma, and the results of this study suggest that asthma is associated with PCOS and excess weight," said lead author Anju Elizabeth Joham from Monash University in Melbourne, … Obesity linked to asthma risk in women Asthma is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and excess weight Women With PCOS May Have Higher Asthma Rates |
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NDTV |
Excess Weight Can Increase Odds of Asthma in Women
NDTV Obesity and a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age – polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – are independently linked with asthma, says a study. Women with PCOS may have enlarged ovaries and the disorder is associated … Asthma is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and excess weight The Endocrine Society Risk of Asthma Associated With PCOS, Excess Weight |
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Headlines & Global News |
Risk Of Asthma Declines In Children Born To Women Who Had A Sunny Second Trimester
Headlines & Global News For this study, researchers headed by David Slusky at the University of Kansas wanted to test out a medical hypothesis that higher vitamin D levels during the second trimester can affect a fetus' risk of asthma. The hypothesis was presented by Scott … |
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Obese Women Have Higher Asthma Prevalence
HospiMedica (registration) Obesity was associated with higher asthma prevalence rates among all age groups and racial groups, with the overall prevalence among adults at 8.8%, with 11.1% of obese adults, 7.8% of overweight adults, and 7.1% of normal-weight adults having asthma. |
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Bendigo Advertiser |
Asthma worst for women
Bendigo Advertiser “We know that women have slightly higher prevalence rates for asthma, but we don't have conclusive evidence as to why women are dying from asthma at two to three times the rates of men," National Asthma Council Australia chair, Dr Jonathan Burdon AM, … |
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KTBS |
Obesity linked to higher asthma risk in women
KTBS (HealthDay News) — As weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report. During the 2011-2014 period, nearly 9 percent of American adults had asthma. Normal-weight folks had asthma rates around 7 percent, while about 8 … New report links obesity and asthma risks |
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WSFA |
Obesity linked to higher asthma risk in women
WSFA (HealthDay News) — As weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report. During the 2011-2014 period, nearly 9 percent of American adults had asthma. Normal-weight folks had asthma rates around 7 percent, while about 8 … |
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