¿Pollution threat¿ to mums-to-be: One in every 20 cases of pre-eclampsia blamed on higher levels of air pollution
Air pollution could be a factor in up to 2,000 cases of potentially fatal pre-eclampsia each year in the UK, a new study has indicated. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One In 20 Cases Of Pre-Eclampsia May Be Linked To Air Pollutant
Ozone exposure during first three months of pregnancy may be key One in every 20 cases of the serious condition of pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, may be linked to increased levels of the air pollutant ozone during the first three months, suggests a large study published in the online journal BMJ Open. Mothers with asthma may be more vulnerable, the findings indicate. Pre-eclampsia is characterised by raised blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine during pregnancy. It can cause serious complications, if left untreated... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news
Ozone link to one in 20 pre-eclampsia cases
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Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 7, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
