New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births

A new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter, known as PM2.5 and related elements, such as black carbon and nitrates, during pregnancy significantly increase the odds of spontaneous preterm birth, a major threat to maternal and fetal health.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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