Children living near the Salton Sea in Southern California show slower lung function growth
Children living near the Salton Sea in Southern California have slower lung function growth due to high levels of dust and pollutants in the air. The study found that children who lived within 11 kilometers of the Salton Sea had lower lung function growth between ages 10 and 12, which could lead to long-term health implications.
A study found that children living near the Salton Sea in California have slower lung function growth. The Salton Sea is a drying lake with high levels of salts and contaminants. Children who lived within 11 kilometers of the lake had lower lung function growth between ages 10 and 12. The study measured lung function in 369 children over two years. The researchers found that dust exposure and proximity to the lake were linked to lower lung function growth. This could lead to long-term health implications, including respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
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