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Research team finds link between asthma and depressive disorders

11-06-2007 · EurekAlert!

Young people with asthma are about twice as likely to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders than are children without asthma, according to a study by a research team in Seattle. Previous research had suggested a possible link in young people between asthma and some mental health problems, but this study is the first showing such a strong connection. The findings appear in the November issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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