Pollution
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
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Sick since it got hot. Is it possible for people to be sensitive to air pollution?
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My little baby has a lot of difficulties to breath. I think it is because pollution. What can I do?
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Should I buy fruits high in water from places with a lot of pollution?
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What are the common symptoms of the poisoning associated with air pollution?
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You think pollution of their bodies is happening with the earlier onset of puberty?
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