Exposure to Air Pollutants and Heat Made Worse by Climate Change Impact Black Mothers the Most

Environmental exposures exacerbated by climate change are contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes across the United States, with a disproportionate impact on Black women. A new study published in JAMA Network Open draws concrete connections between exposure to air pollution, ozone, and high temperatures during pregnancy and the likelihood of adverse pregnancy outcomes—premature birth, low birth … Continue reading Exposure to Air Pollutants and Heat Made Worse by Climate Change Impact Black Mothers the Most