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Yushchenko Was Poisoned, Austrian Doctors Say

Doctors in Vienna say Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned by dioxin. The opposition leader has suffered from stomach ulcers, severe acne and terrible pain since the fall. What are the effects of dioxin? Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Dr. Arnold Schecter, of the University of Texas School of Public Health.

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NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden covers economic inequality, exploring systemic disparities in housing, food insecurity and wealth.