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Study Links Arsenic in Water to Preterm Birth Risks

6/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Columbia University reveals alarming findings: babies born to mothers exposed to low levels of arsenic in drinking water face heightened risks of being born preterm or with low birthweight, even below federal safety standards. Analyzing nearly 14,000 mother-infant pairs, the research underscores the pervasive dangers affecting diverse racial and ethnic groups across the U.S.

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A groundbreaking study from Columbia University reveals alarming findings: babies born to mothers exposed to low levels of arsenic in drinking water face heightened risks of being born preterm or with low birthweight, even below federal safety standards. Analyzing nearly 14,000 mother-infant pairs, the research underscores the pervasive dangers affecting diverse racial and ethnic groups across the U.S.