People living in locations close to the equator are at an increased risk of developing allergy and asthma, finds study published in iAnnals of Allergy, Asthma (and) Immunology/i. "UV-B rays exposure is higher for people living in areas closer to the equator," said Vicka Oktaria, MPH, lead study author. "This increase in UV-B may be linked to vitamin D, which is thought to modify the immune system. These modifications can lead to an elevated risk of developing ...Monday, 4 February 2013
Study Says Geographic Factors can Cause Allergies, Asthma
People living in locations close to the equator are at an increased risk of developing allergy and asthma, finds study published in iAnnals of Allergy, Asthma (and) Immunology/i. "UV-B rays exposure is higher for people living in areas closer to the equator," said Vicka Oktaria, MPH, lead study author. "This increase in UV-B may be linked to vitamin D, which is thought to modify the immune system. These modifications can lead to an elevated risk of developing ...
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