Amish farming in Indiana.
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Studies found that traditional farmers did not suffer from lung diseases usually caused by dust in the fields where they worked. University of Arizona researcher Donata Vercelli talks about how those studies can help us better understand and prevent cases of asthma and allergies in children.
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