28.3 C
New York
June 6, 2025
Africa Air pollution Americas China Environment Family Health & wellbeing India Life and style news Pollution Pregnancy

Air pollution linked to almost a million stillbirths a year

Air pollution linked to almost a million stillbirths a year

First global analysis follows discovery of toxic pollution particles in lungs and brains of foetuses

Almost a million stillbirths a year can be attributed to air pollution, according to the first global study.

The research estimated that almost half of stillbirths could be linked to exposure to pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), mostly produced from the burning of fossil fuels.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Sudan says plan for first Russian naval base in Africa will go ahead

TheWorldsNews

West must force private lenders to ease Africa’s crippling debt, say campaigners

TheWorldsNews

Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party agree prime minister should resign

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This