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Study: Pollution linked to preemies among women with asthma

 "Early environmental exposures can have significant effects on later health," Pauline Mendola, a National Institutes of Health researcher said in a statement. "In this case, it may be that early exposure to air pollution sets off inflammation or other internal stresses that interfere with embryo implantation or placental development. Those disruptions could lead to preterm delivery down the road."

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By Lynne Terry | The Oregonian/OregonLive
  on March 09, 2016 at 11:14 AM, updated March 09, 2016 at 11:29 AM


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