A new research has revealed that 10 percent households in Korea have at least one member suffering from an environment-related disease.
The research, conducted on 1,000 adults nationwide by the Ministry of Environment, found that one out of every 10 local households has an environmental disease such as eczema, hay fever or asthma.
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It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
Some 50.3 percent said they suffered from eczema while runny noses, chronic respiratory ailments and asthma followed. Most picked air pollution as the main cause of the disease.
The study participants said the government needs to label toxic materials used in children's goods, and use environmentally-friendly products in playgrounds and other children's facilities to prevent a prevalence of the ailments among children.
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The slum at Nairobi, Kenya where 12-year-old Priscilla lives is nearby one of Africa's largest dumpsites.
The slum at Nairobi, Kenya where 12-year-old Priscilla lives is nearby one of Africa's largest dumpsites.
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