Allergic manifestations such as rhinitis, asthma and eczema are increasing all over the world and more steeply in western industrialized countries during the last few decades. The underlying causes are poorly understood. Genetic factors are unlikely to explain the increased prevalence of allergic diseases as genetic shift in the population cannot occur in such a short duration.
Paris: Young children who watch lots of television each day could be at risk of developing asthma, according to a study published on Tuesday.
The findings are made in a long-term investigation by British doctors among more than 3,000 children, whose respiratory health has been monitored since birth in 1991 and 1992.
Traffic Pollution Causes Genetic Changes In Fetus, Predisposing Kids To Disease
Washington: Children born in heavy traffic areas could be at greater risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes brought on by pollution and acquired in the womb, researchers said.
