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May 3, 2024

Study links gas stoves to 50,000 current cases of childhood asthma

Nitrogen dioxide pollution from gas and propane stoves has caused about 50,000 current cases of childhood asthma nationwide. People living in smaller homes are more likely to be affected by air pollution from gas stoves.

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