
The pollution that continues to take over the world is now affecting the children of tomorrow. This article reports on how many young children are suffering from asthma due to the pollution content in the United States. Nearly 7 million children in the United States have asthma because theur lungs are more vulnerable since they don't fully form until they reach their adolescent age. Sever asthma could lead to underdevelopment of the brain due to lack of oxygen to the brain. Outdoor air pollution is a lot higher in urban areas, which usually end in having higher rates of children with asthma. Here is the link to the rest of the article. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/04/21/hm.dirty.air/index.html
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