Case study: Population and the Environment, Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main symptoms of asthma?
A
- wheezing and breathlessness
2
Q
How many people have asthma globally
A
- 300 million
3
Q
Where is asthma prevalent?
A
- found mainly in HDE
- increasing levels in LDE as they are becoming more developed
- more people dying from asthma in developing rather than developed world
4
Q
What are triggers for asthma?
A
- more likely found in HIC, 20%
- smoking
- c sections
- phycological stress
- obesity
- use of antibacterial sprays
> reduced immunity - cold air
