Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Air pollution and autism

According to this article, babies have a much higher chance of being born with autism if the mother is exposed to fine particulate matter. If the mother is exposed to enough of this air pollution, particularly during the third, the chances are much greater. The research suggest that "particles 2.5 microns in diameter or smaller" are what they are concerned with and does not seem to be as big of an influence during the first 2 trimester or after birth. The third trimester in particular appears to be the most dangerous time for pregnant women to be exposed to these PM2.5. This research backs other research that has ended up with similar results and show the current state of our air quality.


Credit: © Oleg Shelomentsev / Fotolia

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