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Japanese teens 'hiding' behind flu masks
UPI -- Jan. 28, 2011
Some Japanese teens are wearing cotton face masks, normally meant to prevent the spread of flu germs, so they can retreat from society, social analysts say. Wearing disposable face masks to prevent the spreading of germs is commonplace among Japanese commuters and office workers, particularly during the winter months. However, growing numbers of teenagers have taken to wearing the masks from the moment they wake until they go to bed, sparking fears they are using them to withdraw from society...more...
