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Urban Living Linked to 36% Higher Asthma Risk

5/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 349,000 participants across Europe uncovers a startling link between urban living and asthma risk. With pollution levels soaring and green spaces dwindling, asthma risk can rise by 36%. This research calls for urgent urban planning reforms to combat pollution and create greener spaces, potentially preventing 12% of asthma cases.

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A groundbreaking study of over 349,000 participants across Europe uncovers a startling link between urban living and asthma risk. With pollution levels soaring and green spaces dwindling, asthma risk can rise by 36%. This research calls for urgent urban planning reforms to combat pollution and create greener spaces, potentially preventing 12% of asthma cases.