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 April 18, 2024 / Modified may 24, 2024 10:59 a.m.

Researching asthma in traditional rural communities

Studies found that traditional farmers did not suffer from lung diseases usually caused by dust in the fields where they worked.
by Tony Perkins

Amish farming in Indiana hero Amish farming in Indiana.
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Studies found that traditional farmers did not suffer from lung diseases usually caused by dust in the fields where they worked. University of Arizona researcher Donata Vercelli talks about how those studies can help us better understand and prevent cases of asthma and allergies in children.

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Researching asthma in traditional rural communities.

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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