Which hypothesis posits that asthma and allergies have increased because our environment has become cleaner, thus lowering our exposure to germs and, as a result, our immune system is less able to differentiate between harmful substances and less harmful irritants?

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The hypothesis that posits that asthma and allergies have increased because our environment has become cleaner, thus lowering our exposure to germs and, as a result, our immune system is less able to differentiate between harmful substances and less harmful irritants is called the hygiene hypothesis.

Which Hypothesis Posits That Asthma and Allergies Have Increased Because