8 reasons why living in a city is terrible for you

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Over half the world's population lives in a city - and that population is growing. With more people comes more traffic, pollution, and noise, all of which take a toll on our health and well-being.

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Here are different ways living in a city is a terrible decision.

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Tanya Lewis contributed to this story.

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