Pollution, Pregnancy, and Paediatrics: Who's Most at Risk?

03/11/2025 20 min Temporada 1
Pollution, Pregnancy, and Paediatrics: Who's Most at Risk?

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Episode Synopsis

Which communities bear the brunt of pollution during pregnancy and early life? Woodruff explores the links between socioeconomic status, genetics, and environmental exposure, illustrating how 'double jeopardy' and environmental injustice compound health risks for vulnerable families. Timestamps: 01:36 – Pre-term birth 06:07 – Gut microbiome 11:37 – Genetic factors 12:59 – Double jeopardy   14:26 – Environmental injustice  14:54 – Cancer valley 

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