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Environmental Health
Chronic air pollution exposure during infancy may contribute to increase of asthma incidence
September 19th, 2006
Chronic air pollution exposure during infancy may contribute to the increase of asthma incidence. According to a recent review published in the journal Archives de Pediatrie, "The prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases has increased world-wide during the last quarter of the 20th century, particularly among children and adolescents. "No change common to all sites where asthma has increased throughout the world has been identified, suggesting that this 'epidemic' phenomenon is likely due to multiple factors." "The following have been most discussed: exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens, modification of the patterns of...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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