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There has been an enormous increase in the prevalence of asthma and allergy in the Western world over the past four decades. Marked changes in our diet might be a contributing factor, so could dietary intervention in pregnant women be a preventive measure?
Dental caries is caused by a bacterial infection that is prevalent worldwide. This article discusses the scientific evidence that vaccination could prevent the spread of this disease, and it puts forward the argument, in terms of public health, for the development of such a vaccine.
