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Air Pollution Raises Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth

TOPLINE: Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for spontaneous preterm birth, with peak vulnerability in the second trimester. Lower socioeconomic status, limited green space exposure, and extreme heat amplify this risk, whereas…

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