Children With Allergy, Asthma Have Higher Risk For Heart Disease, Study Says
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Children who live with allergic diseases, in particular asthma and hay fever, have approximately twice the rate of high cholesterol and high blood pressure as their non-allergic peers, a new study says.
The study author warns that higher rates for two key cardiovascular risk factors mean that these kids could be on a course for heart disease from a surprisingly early age. But testing in these areas sooner when children are diagnosed with allergies or asthma could lead to earlier lifestyle interventions, which can reduce the cardiovascular risks...
