Air Pollution Affects Children's Brains
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•Research in 4 Continents Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children’s Brains
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University of California, Davis , research team analyzed 40 empirical studies.
Majority of studies found outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children’s brains.
These differences include volumes of white matter associated with cognitive function, connections throughout the brain.
Children and teens are especially vulnerable to air pollution because their brains and bodies are still developing.
This systematic review proposed steps for both parents and policymakers to protect their children.
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