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Pregnant Mothers may be at Risk from Air Pollution

Posted on10. Oct, 2011 by .

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A study done in California has looked at “air quality and the impact of traffic-related air pollution on premature birth.” Traffic-related air pollution, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), when exposed results in a 30% increase in the risk of premature births. “Air pollution is associated with low birth weight and premature birth”, says Dr. Beate [...]

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