Microbe-rich environment associated with lower rates of asthma

1. Dust extracts from Amish households were found to have higher concentrations of endotoxins and allergens compared to extracts from Hutterite households. 2. Children from Amish households have lower rates of asthma compared to those of Hutterite households. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Asthma represents a substantial health burden, and is estimated to affect