New Cases of Pediatric Asthma Linked to Nitrogen Dioxide (IMAGE)

George Washington University

New Cases of Pediatric Asthma Linked to Nitrogen Dioxide

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The graphic shows new cases of pediatric asthma linked to nitrogen dioxide air pollution in the DC and Baltimore region. The dark brown areas indicate the highest number of new cases, which the study linked to neighborhoods with a larger proportion of marginalized residents.

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Gaige Kerr/The George Washington University

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