PM2.5 linked to increased rates of kidney disease in China

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By mmillikinJul 1, 2016, 5:00 am60 ptsTrending
While fine particulate air pollution is known to cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, a new study indicates that it also likely causes damage to the kidneys. Specifically, the study found that the likelihood of developing membranous nephropathy, an immune disorder of the kidneys that can lead to…

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