Exposure To Certain Chemical Pollutants In Womb And Early Childhood May Be Linked To Worse Lung Function, Study Suggests.

reports that research suggests “exposure to certain common chemical pollutants, even before birth, may be permanently reducing kids’ lung function.” The study indicated “prenatal exposure to two types of chemicals known as PFAS (for polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances) were associated with a decrease in lung function.” Meanwhile, “nine different early childhood exposures – including crowded housing, schools in dense neighborhoods, and some chemicals that are found in plastics and cosmetics – were also associated with lower lung function.” The findings were published in The Lancet Planetary Health. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-childhood-pollution-lungs/chemical-exposure-in-womb-and-early-childhood-tied-to-worse-lung-function-idUSKCN1QH316