The five: airborne pollutants in our bodies

Fine particulate matter in polluted air enters the body via the lungs and affects our health in a variety of waysThis week,scientists announced that they ’d found, for the first time, air pollution particles on the foetal side of placental tissue. The discovery may explain the link between increased miscarriages and premature births and exposure to dirty air.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Air pollution Medical research Environment Science Technology Source Type: news