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Air pollution linked to higher risk of mental health symptoms

(KYMA, KECY/ CBS) - Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution may be more likely to show signs of mental illness.

Some of the mental health symptoms that could be caused from high levels of air pollution are depression and anxiety.

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