High UV-B Exposure May Increase Allergy, Asthma Risks

Living near the equator, where medium-wave ultraviolet light (UV-B) exposure is high, may increase the odds of developing allergy and, for people who are genetically predisposed, asthma, according to an article published in the February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology......

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Increased asthma risk linked to geography

A new study suggests living closer to the equator may increase the risk for allergies and asthma.
This isn't just because of increased pollen counts, researchers theorize that greater Vitamin D production caused by UV exposure may change the immune system.....

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Living Close to The Equator May Increase Risk of Allergies and Asthma

A recent report in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has implicated latitude as a major factor in the development of allergic asthma.
By using satellite analysis of ozone, which indicates the intensity of UV-B rays, scientists have drawn a correlation between latitude and allergies, showing that those living closer to the equator are at higher risk of having the ailment.....

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