Report or Study:  Pollution and Children’s Developing Brain

Date:  2020

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The study found that fine particles — known as PM2.5 — may alter the size of a child’s developing brain, which may increase the risk for cognitive and emotional problems later in adolescence.

Topics:  Air Quality, Cancer, Children, Fine Particulate Matter, Manufacturing, Neurological, Public Health

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Keywords:  brain health, pollution, public health

Report or Study Link:   https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/2020/08/new-research-pollution-brain.html

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Article Link/URL:   https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/2020/08/new-research-pollution-brain.html