Report or Study:  In-Womb Air Pollution Exposure Associated with Higher Blood Pressure in Childhood

Date:  2018

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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.

Topics:  Air Quality, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Children, Fine Particulate Matter, Public Health

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Report or Study Link:   http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/early/2018/05/11/HYPERTENSIONAHA.117.10944

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Article Link/URL:   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180514083951.htm