Air pollution likely cause of up to 6m premature births, study finds

Global analysis of indoor and outdoor pollution also finds link to low birth weightAir pollution is likely to have been responsible for up to 6 million premature births and 3 million underweight babies worldwide every year, research shows.The analysis, which combines the results of multiple scientific studies, is the first to calculate the total global burden of outdoor and indoor air pollution combined.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Air pollution Environment Infant and child mortality Global development Society Science Research Education Health Source Type: news