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That\u2019s a very hefty additional risk for city-dwellers amongst heavy motor traffic, and probably applies at least equally to men. For a summary of other nasty effects see the <a href=\"http:\/\/content.nejm.org\/cgi\/content\/full\/356\/5\/511\">editorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong>Of course nature has its hazards too. 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