Geographic factors can cause allergies, asthma: People living close to the equator are at higher risk, study finds

Monday, February 4, 2013 - 12:00 in Health & Medicine

Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study, living in locations closest to the equator can put you at increased risk of developing allergy and asthma.

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