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Rates of asthma rates in 2017 [1] As of 2011, approximately 235 million people worldwide were affected by asthma, [2] and roughly 250,000 people die per year from asthma-related causes. [3] Low and middle income countries make up more than 80% of the mortality. [4] Prevalences vary between countries from 1% to 18%. [3]
According to the World Health Organization, asthma affects 235 million people worldwide. [2] There are two major categories of asthma: allergic and non-allergic. The focus of this article will be allergic asthma. In both cases, bronchoconstriction is prominent. [1]
It occurs in most people with asthma and up to 20% of people without asthma. [116] Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is common in professional athletes. The highest rates are among cyclists (up to 45%), swimmers, and cross-country skiers. [117] While it may occur with any weather conditions, it is more common when it is dry and cold. [118]
“People first develop eczema as a child, and then later develop hay fever and seasonal allergies, and then the next thing they do is get asthma. It’s pretty much a clear pathway.” That march ...
Over 22 million American adults have asthma — about 1 in 12 people. Since World Asthma Day is Tuesday, ... A 2021 Brazil study estimated that 16% of people who developed asthma as an adult have ...
In the developed world, about 20% of people are affected by allergic rhinitis, [15] food allergy affects 10% of adults and 8% of children, [16] and about 20% have or have had atopic dermatitis at some point in time. [17] Depending on the country, about 1–18% of people have asthma. [18] [19] Anaphylaxis occurs in between 0.05–2% of people. [20]
Vaccines’ sales increased 16% at constant currency to 2.28 billion Pounds, reflecting U.S. demand for Arexvy and strong market growth for Shingrix in International and European markets.
The following is a list of the causes of human deaths worldwide for different years arranged by their associated mortality rates. In 2002, there were about 57 million deaths. In 2005, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), about 58 million people died. [1]