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In-Womb Air Pollution Exposure Associated with Higher Blood Pressure in Childhood

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Published 2018
Air Quality, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Children, Fine Particulate Matter, Pollution Sources, Public Health

Summary

Children who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during the third trimester of their mother’s pregnancy had a higher risk of elevated blood pressure in childhood.

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