According to research results from a team at the Center for Children’s Environmental Health in the United States, children in certain polluted neighborhoods in New York are at a higher risk of developing health issues that adversely affect brain development.
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The research identified that the cause is linked to aromatic hydrocarbons, which are abundant in gasoline, in polluted air, and in emissions from cars, motorcycles, coal, tobacco, and waste.
For instance, during pregnancy, if a mother inhales these toxic chemical compounds, they enter her bloodstream and can harm the fetus. Consequently, they can severely affect the normal development of the child’s weight and head circumference.
Moreover, the study shows that children who are exposed to high levels of hydrocarbons in the womb have a 6% lower score on brain development assessments compared to those with less exposure to these toxins. Additionally, a polluted environment can lead to poor cognitive abilities even in the early years of life.
Therefore, there is an urgent need to research alternative energy sources to replace gasoline and diesel, minimizing the release of harmful substances into the environment to ensure the health of future generations.
