AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before th
- Posted on June 8, 2026
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AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before th
A new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and low birth weight. Researchers from AIIMS Delhi found toxic metals in placental tissue and identified a key gene suppressed by pollution, impacting fetal development and potentially long-term child health.
