People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link

By: Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver and Eileen Wang, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 31, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver and Eileen Wang, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.

Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of individual and environmental factors that play a role in asthma. For instance, obesity and alcohol use increase a person’s risk for asthma. And …

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