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Indigenous Diet And Asthma Prevalence
Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing that a well-balanced diet contributes to overall good health as well maintaining body weight. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, so to does the incidence of asthma. In fact, research shows a strong link between the two. It has been suggested that carrying extra weight can put added pressure on the lungs, which leads to an asthma-like...
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