November Post: Traffic Pollution Affecting Unborn Babies

Testing done in London show that babies born at full term have an increased chance of low birth rate. The findings do not only prove true for that city but other European cities. Air pollution also proves to cause other birth problems and pregnancy complications. Afterwards, scientists were able to conclude that increases in traffic was associated with 2% to 6% increased odds of low birth weight. I think this is interesting since it could affect the health of our future populations and could also happen in the Untied States if it is not taken care of. 

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  1. chrheaDecember 12, 2017 at 5:20 AM

    Crazy! Isn't it strange that full term babies (meaning that they have had the benefit of complete development in the womb are still influenced by the pollution-linked low birth weight?

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