What Is the Hygiene Hypothesis?

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 01:30 in Health & Medicine

The hygiene hypothesis states that early exposure to germs helps a child's immune system develop resistance to infections. Studies suggest that a lack of exposure results in higher rates of allergies and asthma.

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