Second hand smoke exposure robs kids of vital antioxidants


	Second hand smoke exposure robs kids of vital antioxidants

murieleileen

5-6-2009 5:56 PM

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antioxidants, children, cigarette smoke, free radicals, secondhand smoke,

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Washington, May 5 : Exposure to cigarette smoke leads to lower levels of antioxidants in kids, a new study has found.

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