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Trouble with traffic [1]

Tiny particles from traffic are known to cause bronchitis and asthma, killing thousands. But that is not all. Simply living beside a busy road can be fatal. Particles in vehicular exhaust can stick to lungs, endanger health, lead to joint pains and trigger infertility, writes Priyanka Chandola

Publication Date: 
07/07/2009
Priyanka Chandola [2]
Deccan Herald (Bangalore) [3]
Tags:
Air Pollution [4], Vehicular Pollution [5], Health Effects [6]
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