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Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution
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Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington University Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris Leboutillier Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in...

Traffic-related pollution linked to early markers for cardiovascular disease in children
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Traffic-related pollution linked to early markers for cardiovascular disease in children

by Leigh Hopper,  University of Southern California Daily exposure to traffic-related air pollution during childhood may set the stage for cardiovascular disease in later life. Credit: Photo/Simone Ramella Daily exposure to auto emissions during childhood may set the stage for cardiovascular disease in later life, according to a USC Children’s Health Study that followed 70 children...