With respect to asthma, the hygiene hypothesis is supported by data showing all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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The statement "city children have less asthma and fewer allergies" is not supported by the hygiene hypothesis. In fact, the opposite is true in many cases - children raised in urban environments tend to have higher rates of asthma and allergies than those raised in rural environments.

With Respect to Asthma, the Hygiene Hypothesis Is Supported by Data