The relationship between stress, ageing and asthma

The study found that a person with mild asthma has the same amount of ‘wear and tear’ on their body due to stress as someone eight years older without asthma. — Queen’s University Belfast

Most people will experience a chronic disease such as asthma, in their lifetimes.

In the United Kingdom, approximately a quarter of people aged over 18 are currently being treated for multiple chronic diseases.