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People With Less Education Could Be More Susceptible To The Flu
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:29:20 -0500
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091110171739.htm

"People of lower income and education lose immune control more easily, Dowd said. Their weakened immune systems, which may be due to increased levels of stress, make them more susceptible to other infections as well. "What is going on with the dramatic (downturn) in the economy could actually translate into people's susceptibility to these diseases," Dowd said."


Robyn Kalda
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