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Pollution is the introduction of chemicals and other materials into the environment that cause harm to living organisms and their habitats.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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