Children exposed to air pollution in the womb are at an increased risk of developing mental health issues later in life during their adolescence, a recent study revealed.
The study published in JAMA Network Open investigated how air and noise pollution during pregnancy impact a child's mental health at different stages of development, such as early childhood, and adolescence. Researchers focused on how pollution influenced three common mental health issues: psychotic experiences (like hallucinations and delusions), depression, and anxiety.
