Research suggests pollution-related asthma may start in the womb

Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 05:21 in Health & Medicine

Children born in areas with increased traffic-related pollution may be at greater risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes acquired in the womb, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The team reports its findings in the 16 February issue of PLoS ONE...

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