Researchers have found that for every extra unit of BMI (body mass index), the relative risk for asthma increased by 55%. It’s very important to instill good eating habits and living an active life at an early age for children. Dr Samantha Walker states, “Keeping your BMI within normal limits brings all sorts of health benefits and may help reduce the risk of children developing asthma.” To read more about this latest research, click here. See if you qualify for one of our asthma studies by checking out our current studies here.
