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Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids

While study did not show cause and effect, expert said it's best to avoid exposure

March 1, 2013 RSS Feed Print

The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences also recommends avoiding plastic containers numbers 3 and 7, eating less canned food and choosing glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers, especially for hot food and liquids.

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For more about asthma, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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respiratory problems,
asthma,
parenting,
children's health,
pregnancy

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