Long-Term Effects of Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Mental Health and Educational Outcomes, Study Finds

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A new longitudinal study offers compelling evidence that childhood exposure to air pollution can have enduring impacts on cognitive, educational, and mental health outcomes. The study, based on data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), reveals that elevated air pollution exposure during early developmental years is associated with attention problems, substance abuse, conduct issues, and lower educational attainment in adolescence.

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