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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 20 > Prenatal pollution linked to lower IQs

Prenatal pollution linked to lower IQs


July 20, 2009

CHICAGO — Researchers for the first time have linked air pollution exposure before birth with lower IQ scores in childhood, bolstering evidence that smog may harm the developing brain.

The results are from a study of 249 children born to New York City women who wore backpack air....

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