Pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with specific medical conditions are more likely to air pollutants, and therefore, these people are advised to reduce exposure to air pollution as much as possible. Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may have serious health effects on the mother as well as the child in the womb.
Here are some serious complications associated with exposure to air pollutants, according to the “Healthsite” website:
Abortion
Exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of miscarriage and premature birth, if you are pregnant, try to avoid going out when the air quality is low.
Low weight at birth
It is believed that exposure to low levels of air pollution during pregnancy increases the risk of decreased child weight at birth.
The death of the newborns
Exposure to before birth pollutants was linked to an increase in the risk of salvation during the third trimester of pregnancy, which exposes the fetus to the risk of death.
Connotation
The increasing evidence indicates that exposure to air pollution during early pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects.
High blood pressure in children
A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University showed that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in the womb are more likely to have high childhood pressure compared to those who have been exposed to the lowest level.
Behavioral problems in children
Studies indicate that exposure to pollutants during pregnancy can also harm the growth of the child’s brain and cause behavioral problems later in life in addition to poor cognitive performance..
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