Air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism, raising premature birth risk

A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways. These changes were associated with an increased risk of various negative birth outcomes, including premature birth.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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