Air pollution may raise risk of stillbirth, pregnant women should consider leaving cities- Scientists

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How tricky is it to relocate after you get pregnant in order to avoid the adverse effects of air pollution?



According to this new study from a Finland University, pregnant women living in polluted areas may be at greater risk of stillbirth.

Researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland analysed 13 studies looking into the impact of air pollution on stillbirth and found every four micrograms per metre cubed (ug/m3 ) increase in exposure to small particulate matter associated with a two per cent increased risk of stillbirth.

Researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland analysed 13 studies looking into the impact of air pollution on stillbirth and found every four micrograms per metre cubed (ug/m3 ) increase in exposure to small particulate matter associated with a two per cent increased risk of stillbirth.

Okay, let's say the woman is willing to move, how about the man?

If you ask me one should live in a city that is not polluted. Then the question arises on who would then live in the 'polluted cities'.

Long story short, every city should make reduction of pollution a priority. It's easier said than done, I know.

Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied Statistics, The Open University, told the Telegraph UK: “Whether or not there’s a link to stillbirth, it remains a good idea for governments and authorities to act on air pollution, since it has so many other health consequences.