Severe air pollution may cause birth defects, deaths: Study

May 29, 2019 2:37 PM

Severe air pollution may cause birth defects, deaths: Study

<span style="color: #222222;">Harmful particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere may lead to birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy, according to a study conducted in mice.<br />'' <br />''Researchers at Texas A&amp;M University in the US examined the adverse health effects of exposure to fine PM consisting of ammonium sulphate commonly found worldwide.<br />'' <br />'' During winter months in India and China, severe haze events frequently o...

Severe air pollution may cause birth defects, deaths: Study

May 29, 2019 2:37 PM

Severe air pollution may cause birth defects, deaths: Study

<span style="color: #222222;">Harmful particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere may lead to birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy, according to a study conducted in mice.<br />'' <br />''Researchers at Texas A&amp;M University in the US examined the adverse health effects of exposure to fine PM consisting of ammonium sulphate commonly found worldwide.<br />'' <br />'' During winter months in India and China, severe haze events frequently o...