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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Published in:	Clean Air Journal = Tydskrif vir Skoon Lug Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 28 - 30
Main Authors:	Oosthuizen, Maria A., Mundackal, Antony J., Wright, Caradee Y.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	National Association for Clean Air (NACA) 01.06.2014 National Association for Clean Air
Subjects:	1990 and 2010 Asthma children Medication Prevalence South Africa Vaal Triangle VAPS
ISSN:	1017-1703, 2410-972X, 2410-972X
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