Environment

Air pollution exposure within first years of life impacting attention of children

An article has highlighted the potential harm to brain development on children with high exposure to nitrogen dioxide within the first years of life.

The consequences of such exposure include reduced attention capacity later in childhood. This further shows the risks of traffic related pollution on health which adds to respiratory complications and cancers. These risks can develop as early as in pregnancy.

Read further information in this article - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240417131029.htm