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Study Links Childhood Air Pollution to Brain Damage

4/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reveals that children exposed to high levels of air pollution in their early years suffer from weakened brain connections. Analyzing 3,626 children in Rotterdam, researchers found lasting disruptions in emotional and cognitive functions, underscoring the urgent need for policies aimed at cleaning up urban air.

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A groundbreaking study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reveals that children exposed to high levels of air pollution in their early years suffer from weakened brain connections. Analyzing 3,626 children in Rotterdam, researchers found lasting disruptions in emotional and cognitive functions, underscoring the urgent need for policies aimed at cleaning up urban air.