Fuel poverty increases the risk of asthma - according to Exeter University's Medical school.
Lack of heating and poor ventilation leads to dampness and mould - which contribute to asthma.
The team studied well-insulated social housing that need less heating - and also found that the energy-efficient measures could increase dampness and mould, adding to the asthma risk.
Cars damaged in bid to buy cheaper
Substance poured on engine to cause fault
Torbay Council considers 'fire and re-hire' in pensions wrangle
'It would only be as a last resort and not a decision that we would take lightly'
110 extra officers for Devon and Cornwall Police
£4.7 million Home Office grant for region
Elderly pedestrian hit by car in Paignton crash
23-year-old woman arrested
Top up payments for Ukrainian hosts in North Devon
Households in the area to receive £425
Plans submitted to join two catholic churches in Barnstaple
Linked structures would 'enhance community value'
