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Jun 14 2008, Pooja

A study of nearly 6,000 children in Munich has found that children are much more likely to develop asthma, allergies and skin rashes if they live near major roads.Vehicle tailpipes emit nitrogen oxides, volatile organic chemicals and fine particulates...

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HOLD UNTIL 8 A.M. EDT 10/22; graphic shows reported percentage of children who have had a food allergy in the past year, according to a study; two sizes; 1c x 3 1/8 inches; 46.5 mm x 79.4 mm; 2c x 3 inches; 96.3 mm x 76.2 mm