Study warns wildfire smoke risks to unborns
A recent study from the University of Maryland has revealed that wildfire smoke poses an increasing risk to fetuses during pregnancy. The exposure of fetuses to fine particles (PM2.5) resulting from wildfires doubled between 2003 and 2019, raising the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and health issues during early childhood. These particles, which reach the lungs and then enter the bloodstream, increase the likelihood of respiratory diseases and cancer. The study indicated that wildfires accounted for more than 70% of days when particulate matter levels exceeded permitted limits during 2017 and 2018, highlighting the urgent need to develop new protective strategies for pregnant women.
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