September 22, 2019

Andrew Campbell 

On the fetal part of placentas, air pollution ions were discovered, suggesting that unborn babies are immediately subjected to the black carbon generated by engine vehicles and diesel combustion.

Research is the first study to show that particles breathed in by the mother can penetrate the placental barrier. In each placenta analyzed, it discovered thousands of small droplets per cubic millimeter of tissue.

There is a well defined connection between exposure to filthy water and enhanced miscarriages, premature birth and small pregnancy weights. Research indicates that the causes may be the seeds themselves, not just the inflammatory response that pollution generates in women.

Prof Tim Nawrot of Hasselt University in Belgium, who was the leader the study, said damages to fetuses would have lifelong consequences, which is the most vulnerable period of life. All the organ systems are in development. For the protection of future generations, we have to reduce exposure. He said authorities should be responsible for reducing air pollution, but when possible individuals should prevent crowded highways.

An extensive worldwide analysis found that air pollution could damage every organ in the human body and nearly every cell. Nanoparticles were also discovered to pass the blood-brain barrier, and in the lives of youthful urban residents, billions were discovered.

While water emission is decreasing in some countries, proof of damages induced by even small concentrations is growing quickly and 90% of the world's population lives in locations where water quality is above the rules of the World Health Organization (WHO).

"The world turned the corner on smoking. Now it has to do the same for the ' fresh tobacco'—the poisonous atmosphere that breathes billions every day," he said. "No one can flee air pollution, wealthy or impoverished. It's a silent imperative for public health."

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