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Study looks at whether bushfire smoke is as harmful as tobacco smoke to unborn babies

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Pregnant women are being warned about inhaling harmful bushfire smoke this fire season, with studies showing it can lead to some serious issues.


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By Rashida Yosufzai, Claudia Farhart

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Pregnant women are being warned about inhaling harmful bushfire smoke this fire season, with studies showing it can lead to some serious issues.



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