Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, according to a new systematic review from Curtin University. The study, published in Environmental Research, is a critical systematic review to examine whether public health interventions modify how exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme heat during pregnancy affects child health outcomes, including birth outcomes, respiratory conditions and neurodevelopment.
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