Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Low Birthweight in Babies

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By The GuardianJun 10, 2020, 10:53 am242 pts
By Nina Lakhani Living near active oil and gas wells during pregnancy increases the risk of low-birthweight babies, especially in rural areas, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers analyzed the records of nearly 3 million births in California to women living within 6.2 miles (10km) of at least…

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