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Climate Change Is Tied to Pregnancy Complications, With Black Mothers Most at Risk

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Women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have premature, underweight or stillborn babies, a look at 32 million U.S. births found.

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The Guardian

Climate crisis poses serious risks for pregnancy, investigation finds

Air pollution and heat exposure linked to negative outcomes as researchers discover ‘pretty scary health burdens’ of global heating

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Climate change can cause premature, underweight or stillborn pregnancy risks – particularly in black mothers, new research shows

‘We already know that these pregnancy outcomes are worse for black women,’ says study author. ‘It’s even more exacerbated by these exposures’

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Climate change linked to serious pregnancy risks, 'landmark' study finds

JAMA investigation shows air pollution and heat exposure, resulting from climate change, may lead to preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth.

3 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

New Data Reveals Damaging Effects Of Climate Change On Pregnant Women

CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez discusses new data that reveals the negative impact climate change can have on pregnant women.

3 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Research links climate change to premature, underweight or stillborn babies

A new study has found that pregnant women exposed to air pollution and high temperatures are more likely to give birth to preterm, stillborn or underweight children.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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