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  • 06 Oct 09
    western4uk
    Kieran Lamb

    "Air pollution may trigger appendicitis, research suggests.

    Scientists made the discovery after comparing local pollution data with hospital admissions in Calgary, Canada. They found correlations between high levels of ozone and nitrogen dioxide and appendicitis incidence. More men than women were found to be affected."

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