A new research published in BMJ has said that high cost of medication, stigmatization and poor acceptance of their condition are leading young adults to take a dangerous approach to managing their asthma. In the UK 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma: 1.1 million children (one in 11) and 4.3 million adults (one in 12). There were 1,131 deaths from asthma in the UK in 2009. Most asthma deaths are preventable. Despite the availability ...Sunday, 24 February 2013
Medication Cost, Stigma Pushing Asthma Sufferers To Risk Health
A new research published in BMJ has said that high cost of medication, stigmatization and poor acceptance of their condition are leading young adults to take a dangerous approach to managing their asthma. In the UK 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma: 1.1 million children (one in 11) and 4.3 million adults (one in 12). There were 1,131 deaths from asthma in the UK in 2009. Most asthma deaths are preventable. Despite the availability ...
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