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Air lead concentrations found to affect infant mortality

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Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions.

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Expert links rising cancer cases, deformities to emissions

Health and Environmental consultant, Dr. Obi Anyadiegwu, has attributed the rise in cancer diseases, liver and deformities among babies to harmful and dangerous emissions from factories in big cities. He also called for efficient and effective management of industrial activities to curb emissions and their attendant diseases in the country. Anyadiegwu, a chartered environmental specialist […]

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Science Daily

Infant mortality tied to concentration of lead in air

In a new study, researchers used data on lead emissions in the air to estimate the effects of air lead concentration on infant mortality. The study found a statistically significant relation between air lead concentration and infant mortality.

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News Medical

Air lead concentrations found to affect infant mortality

Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions.

5 days ago·United States

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contemporarypediatrics.com

Higher air lead concentration linked to increased infant mortality

A study finds air lead exposure increases infant mortality, linking emissions to low birthweight, SUID, and respiratory issues, urging stricter regulations.

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Air Quality News

Infant mortality linked to increased levels of lead in the air

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Boston College and Hunan University have found an association between infant mortality and the concentration of lead in the air. While there might be a perception that much has been done to eradicate lead in our environment – removing it from petrol for example – global concentrations remain high, primarily due to industrial emissions and in some countries these emissions are increasing. UNICEF recent…

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