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Asthma
Study findings from G.P. Hu et al broaden understanding of asthma
May 5th, 2009
"Purpose of review Indoor air pollution (IAP) resulting from the use of solid fuel for cooking and heating is a significant public health concern in developing countries. Recent studies have attempted to better characterize the epidemiology of IAP in respiratory diseases and develop technologies for reducing this IAP exposure," investigators in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China report. "Recent findings Evidence showed that IAP resulting from solid fuel smoke is a causative or contributory factor to acute respiratory infection, chronic obstructive lung disease, asthma, lung cancer and tuberculosis. Evidence also showed that health education, improvements in household...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-05-05)
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