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Superstorm Sandy’s major impact on health in NJ

Flooding also makes it easy for some diseases to spread. Diarrheal illness contributes to four in 10 deaths following a major storm, the report notes, and indoor dampness and mold are linked to 20% of respiratory infections in the U.S. “Air-borne allergens, such as pollen and molds, are likely to cause greater allergy and … See more

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