Measures to raise the energy efficiency of new homes have had an unwanted side effect: Their residents are at greater risk of developing asthma.
A study of 900 properties in Cornwall revealed that a person chances of suffering from the condition increase steadily in line with the efficiency rating of their home.
The rise was the same in new homes as with those which had been retro-fitted with better insulation, new boilers and draught-proofing.
Sunday Times, 17
Measures to raise the energy efficiency of new homes have had an unwanted side effect: Their residents are at greater risk of developing asthma.
A study of 900 properties in Cornwall revealed that a person chances of suffering from the condition increase steadily in line with the efficiency rating of their home.
The rise was the same in new homes as with those which had been retro-fitted with better insulation, new boilers and draught-proofing.
Sunday Times, 17
