Expanding exposure is another challenge.

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Much of the data is from observational studies which are subject to many biases, and there is the challenge of isolating and quantifying environmental exposure.

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The proliferation of cell phones, iPods and Facebook brings a complicated challenge for parents, teachers and students: The constant exposure to technology and the Web amplifies opportunities for children to bully each other online.

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