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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]
More than 300 million people worldwide have asthma. The rate of asthma increases as countries become more urbanized and in many parts of the world those who develop asthma do not have access to medication and medical care. [94] Within the United States, African Americans and Latinos are four times more likely to have severe asthma than whites.
While developing asthma as an adult is less common than getting it as a kid, asthma rates for people of all ages are rising—one in 12 adults has asthma, according to the latest figures from the ...
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.
“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 ...
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]
The World Health Organization reports that around 1 in 8 people live with obesity. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults were found to be overweight (43% of the global adult population); 890 million of them ...