Air pollution is a silent killer, especially for children. Studies by WHO and UNICEF rank it as the second leading cause of death for kids under five. Even before birth, exposure to these ...

“In addition, there is accumulating evidence linking air pollution to brain development outcomes in children and adolescents (Herting et al., 2019, Volk et al., 2021, Xie et al., 2023) including ...

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests.

New research shows that even pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains. A University of California, Davis, research team ...

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests.

Air pollution from burning coal, gas and oil can cause respiratory problems in children, such as asthma. Studies show it can alter the immune system and negatively impact neurodevelopment and ...

Outdoor air pollution and brain development. This study surveyed 40 published, peer-reviewed studies that all included measures of outdoor air pollution and brain outcomes for children at various ...

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In 2021, more than 700,000 children under 5 died from diseases linked to air pollution; this represents 15 percent of all global deaths in children in this age group.

Moms Clean Air Force is a national coalition of more than 1.5 million moms, dads and caretakers united in protecting children and children’s health from air pollution, soot, toxic chemicals, and ...

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