Healthscore 738·7 metrosupdated 4h ago

Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke as Major Threat to Pregnant Women

A new study indicates that wildfire smoke has become the primary air pollutant affecting pregnancy outcomes, potentially leading to low birth weight and preterm births. Despite reductions in other pollution sources, the rise in wildfire smoke has offset these gains across the U.S.

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Local coverage

#1Los Angelesscore 614h ago

Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke as Major Threat to Pregnant Women

#2Hampton Roadsscore 544h ago

Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Pregnancy Risks in U.S.

#3Baltimorescore 544h ago

Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke as Major Pregnancy Pollutant

#4Bostonscore 544h ago

Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke as Major Threat to Pregnant Women

#5Philadelphiascore 504h ago

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

#6Detroitscore 464h ago

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

#7Miami–Ft. Lauderdalescore 364h ago

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

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