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Nitrate-contaminated drinking water causes 120 premature births annually in New Zealand
A New Zealand study has revealed that drinking water contamination by nitrates from agriculture, particularly from fertilizer use and livestock manure, is responsible for approximately 120 premature births annually in the country, accounting for about 4% of pregnancies between 2008 and 2021. The study demonstrated a significant relationship between nitrate levels, even below legal limits, and an increased risk of preterm birth, with the risk rising as nitrate concentrations increase. Agriculture is a key sector in New Zealand's economy, which is expecting record revenue from dairy exports, estimated at NZD 28.6 billion.
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