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Air Pollution: 4.7M Kids Affected, 13.8M School Days Lost

5/10/2025

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Air pollution is a silent threat to our children, contributing to chronic conditions like asthma that afflict over 4.7 million kids in the U.S. Each year, these health issues lead to a staggering 13.8 million missed school days. With vehicle and industrial pollutants exacerbating symptoms, urgent action is needed to safeguard our children's future and well-being.

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Story summary

Air pollution is a silent threat to our children, contributing to chronic conditions like asthma that afflict over 4.7 million kids in the U.S. Each year, these health issues lead to a staggering 13.8 million missed school days. With vehicle and industrial pollutants exacerbating symptoms, urgent action is needed to safeguard our children's future and well-being.