Study links rise in asthma and allergies to “something” in western environment

A study shows there is something in the western environment which increases asthma and allergies.

From study: Our findings suggest a strong influence of the environment on the development of asthma and allergic diseases throughout the life course. The prevalence of asthma is generally higher in second generation than first generation immigrants. With length of residence in the host country the prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases increases steadily. These findings are consistent across study populations, host countries, and children as well as adults. Differences have been found to be significant when tested in a linear model, as well as when comparing between early and later age of migration, and between shorter and longer time of residence.”

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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25523199

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