Ireland tops asthma league as experts search for causes

IRELAND has the highest level of asthma in Europe, a new study published today reveals.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002 - 00:00
Mary Dundon,  Political Reporter

The survey found that of the 350,000 asthma sufferers in Ireland, 90,000 cannot control the condition.

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