Womb pollution slows babies' speech, hits preemies hardest
TL;DR
A London cohort of 498 infants shows that first-trimester exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine/ultrafine particulates is linked to slower language development at 18 months (language scores 5–7 points lower) and greater motor delays (about 11 points) in very preterm babies, underscoring environmental justice concerns and the need for pollution reduction.
Topics:worldhealth#air-pollution#health#infant-development#pregnancy#premature-birth#speech-development
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- Air pollution in early pregnancy linked to lower language scores AirQualityNews
- Air pollution exposure in the womb linked to worse language and motor development Medical Xpress
- Air pollution in early pregnancy linked to delayed speech development in babies: study Anadolu Ajansı
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