Flood disasters associated with preterm births and low birth weights

ScienceDaily
Dec 10, 2024, 11:59 am43 pts
A new analysis of more than 3,000 studies from around the world reveals that globally, flooding increases preterm births by about 3%. Children who were in utero during a flood event are also more likely to have a low birth weight. Both these outcomes are risk factors for developing chronic health conditions…

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