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4. Could be but both groups are farmers

Tue May 8, 2012, 02:10 AM

May 2012

so exposure to heavy allergens in early childhood still big factor.

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Amish farm kids remarkably immune to allergies, study finds [View all] ErikJ May 2012 OP

Yep. We've pretty much known that for decades. TheWraith May 2012 #1

since the Amish originate from Switzerland, it's probably genetic. provis99 May 2012 #3

Could be but both groups are farmers ErikJ May 2012 #4

Amish children also represent a limited gene pool! hedgehog May 2012 #5

What about auto-immune disorders? Ron Obvious May 2012 #6