New Study Shows Link Between Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure and Neonatal Respiratory Distress
In a new article, air quality experts from Camfil break down the study in easily digestible terms and propose actionable solutions to reduce prenatal air pollution exposure.
A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives in January 2024 revealed a connection between prenatal pollution exposure and respiratory distress in newborns. In a new article, air quality experts from Camfil break down the study in easily digestible terms and propose actionable solutions to reduce prenatal air pollution exposure.
“By taking proactive steps to safeguard against harmful pollutants, expectant mothers and healthcare providers can work together to promote healthy pregnancies and reduce the risk of respiratory complications for newborns,” says Camfil’s Mark Davidson, an air filtration specialist with more than a decade of experience in the industry, “Prenatal care should include discussions about air quality and strategies to mitigate exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly for expectant parents with other risk factors to consider.”
In addition to an in-depth explanation of the 2024 study, the article discusses:
The role of air pollution in neonatal respiratory distress
What types of pollutants affect respiratory health outcomes in newborns
Practical steps to mitigate prenatal air pollution exposure
Read more about the effects of air pollution on respiratory distress in newborns here.
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For more than half a century, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. We firmly believe that the best solutions for our customers are the best solutions for our planet, too. That’s why every step of the way – from design to delivery and across the product life cycle – we consider the impact of what we do on people and on the world around us. Through a fresh approach to problem-solving, innovative design, precise process control, and a strong customer focus we aim to conserve more, use less, and find better ways – so we can all breathe easier.
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