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DISTURBING---Air Pollution Linked to Diminishing IQ of Children
Health & Wellness  (tags: education, environment, POLLUTION, health, healthcare, children, study )

Cal
- 160 days ago - enn.com
A new study published in the August 2009 edition of Pediatrics shows a possible disturbing correlation between increased urban air pollution and decreased IQ points in children.
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Simone D. (936)
Tuesday July 21, 2009, 5:09 pm
Terrible. Thank you Cal!
 

Toni Parker (9)
Tuesday July 21, 2009, 5:59 pm
In addition, higher birth defects were attributed to fetuses conceived during high pesticide season, i.d. during the spring time.
 

Hans L. (1002)
Tuesday July 21, 2009, 11:20 pm
OMG!
 

June Marshall (392)
Wednesday July 22, 2009, 1:26 pm
Yes, This is terrible and also very sad.
 

RC Sihag (12)
Wednesday July 22, 2009, 8:03 pm
Where to get a fresh air to breathe.It reflects the fate of coming generations.A very sad situation.Pollution is engulphing human civilization.
 

Winefred M. (74)
Sunday July 26, 2009, 10:59 am
Not good at all! Noted.
 
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