Study finds link between pollution, premature births

A world first study of over a million pregancies in China has found a link between a type of air pollution and premature births.

A world first study of over a million pregancies in China has found a link between a type of air pollution and premature births. Source: Press Association

A world-first study of over a million pregnancies in China has found a link between a specific type of air pollution and premature births. PM-1 pollutants are caused by burning coal and vehicle emissions, which means Australians could also be at risk.



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