The prevalence of asthma among children in South Africa is increasing - is the need for medication increasing as well? A case study in the Vaal Triangle

Asthma, a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways, is a global public health concern. In southern Africa the prevalence of asthma has increased over the last few decades. In the current study, all 10-year-old learners from three of the schools (one each in Sasolburg, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeni...

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Main Authors: M.A. Oosthuizen, A.J. Mundackal, C.Y. Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Association for Clean Air 2014-06-01
Series:Clean Air Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/caj/article/view/7050