Study finds link between pollution, premature births

Tyson Master, Jasmine and Jess Burdus

Tyson Master, Jasmine and Jess Burdus Source: SBS

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.



Share
Follow SBS Vietnamese

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Vietnamese-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service