It was also found that air pollution caused intellectual disability in children

From respiratory diseases to fertility problems to heart disease; Air pollution has ravaged people's health in many ways. The scary thing is that children are more exposed to air pollution. Given the time spent outside, their future is rather bleak given the current state of affairs.

According to a study in the UK, a recent study reveals that exposure to outdoor air pollution can increase the risk of intellectual disability in children.

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A team of researchers has linked intellectual disability in children with increasing air pollution, pointing out that outdoor exposure can hinder cognitive development.

"We know that people with intellectual disabilities in the UK are in poorer health and die sooner than they should", said Eric Emerson of the University of Sydney in Australia.

"This research adds another piece to the puzzle of understanding why this is the case and what to do about it," he says. Said Emerson.

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Children with intellectual disabilities were 33% more likely to live in areas rich in diesel particles and 30% more likely to live in areas rich in nitrogen dioxide.

"These children were 30% more likely to live in areas rich in carbon monoxide and 17% more likely to live in areas rich in sulfur dioxide", the results showed.

Researchers, including those at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, have It should be noted that intellectual disability is more common among children living in more socio-economically disadvantaged areas, where levels of air pollution are generally higher.

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The authors of the study funded by Public Health England and published in the Journal of Research on Intellectual Disability, adds to the statement that Exposure to outdoor air pollution can hinder cognitive development, thereby increasing the risk of intellectual disability.

With the contributions of PTI and IANS

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