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Harmful Smoke From Forest Fires During Pregnancy Found to Stunt Growth

Forest fires are more harmful than previously imagined, causing stunted growth in children who are exposed to the harmful smoke while in the womb during pregnancy, according to new research from Duke University and the National University of Singapore. The authors found prenatal exposure to haze from forest fires led to a statistically significant 1.3-inch decrease ...

Troy Oakes

A forest fire.