Unraveling the impact of prenatal air pollution for neonatal brain maturation

2025/09/22 by Jesús Pujol, Gerard Martínez‐Vilavella, Laura Gómez-Herrera +14 · 1 voice
Environmental Science · #Air Quality and Health Impacts #Climate Change and Health Impacts #Energy and Environment Impacts

paper · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109801

openalex publication_date 2025/09/22 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

exposure. The findings suggest that prenatal air pollution exposure may delay early myelination. Moreover, no specific associations were identified for iron, copper, or zinc. However, given the dynamic nature of white matter maturation, such delays may not necessarily be detrimental. This study underscores the impact of environmental factors on neonatal brain development and the importance of stringent air quality policies, while emphasizing the need for longitudinal research to assess long-term cognitive and behavioral outcomes.

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