Air Pollution and Children's IQ
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Air pollution can also affect the IQ was a baby, even before birth! Researchers from Columbia University released the results of research that shows that large amounts of air pollution exposure during pregnancy can reduce children's intelligence. A woman who for five years was always exposed to pollutants in amounts above the average (above 25%), particularly in urban areas, will affect the level of intelligence of his future. Level of intelligence can be seen from the low IQ test scores of children.
Reporting from Myfoxtampabay.com, scientists investigated 249 pregnant women who are constantly exposed to air pollution between 1998 and 2006. Scientists measure the exposure to PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), which is a byproduct of fuel combustion processes, especially cars, buses and trucks.
A total of 725 children from participants in this study were then divided into groups of high and low exposure to pollutants. At age five, children are undergoing tests to measure the level of cognitive ability. The result? Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may lower IQ babies in the womb
Reporting from Myfoxtampabay.com, scientists investigated 249 pregnant women who are constantly exposed to air pollution between 1998 and 2006. Scientists measure the exposure to PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), which is a byproduct of fuel combustion processes, especially cars, buses and trucks.
A total of 725 children from participants in this study were then divided into groups of high and low exposure to pollutants. At age five, children are undergoing tests to measure the level of cognitive ability. The result? Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may lower IQ babies in the womb