About 17 million infants worldwide are breathing toxic air, which could potentially affect their overall brain development. Most of the affected infants (about 12 million) live in South Asia where pollution reaches a very high level. The brain undergoes essential growth over the first 1,000 days of life, and being exposed to pollution during this time of development can be detrimental. The brain is vulnerable in times of development, and negative environments prevent the brain from full development. The main affects of air pollution show a stunt in growth, an impact in IQ and memory, and an increased probability of future issues such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The levels of pollution in Asia are so high it is concerning when you realize the amount of children being exposed to it.
This article emphasizes the point that pollution is becoming too dangerous, and it acts as a call to action. When a child's development is impaired, it affects families, communities, and economies. I really hope that we find a way to decrease the amount of pollution in the atmosphere because it is not only affecting adults, but children.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/07/health/pollution-brain-damage-babies-intl/index.html
i glad the harm of pollution has been brought to everyone's attention. i hope everyone sees and learns from this.
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