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Air pollution from smokestacks can exacerbate asthma problems. (Photo courtesy of NASA)
The Detroit News
July 27, 2010
Summary: Michigan could save billions annually by protecting children from exposure to environmental hazards, according to a study by an Ann Arbor-based coalition of health and environmental groups. The groups looked at direct and indirect costs of four childhood diseases linked to environmental toxicants: lead poisoning, asthma, pediatric cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders.