Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weight: Study ANI | Updated: Jan 30, 2021 10:21 IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While we all know how pollution can be detrimental to our health, a new study has discovered that light pollution could increase the likelihood of preterm births and reduced birth weight.
The findings of the study were published in the journal Southern Economic Association . In the study, researchers discovered that light pollution can increase the likelihood of preterm birth by almost 13 per cent.
Laura Argys, professor of economics at the University of Colorado Denver, collaborated with scientists at Lehigh University and Lafayette College to produce this study.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers discovered that light pollution leads to more than just wasted energy and washed-out starlight it can increase the li
Light pollution can increase the likelihood of preterm births
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers discovered that light pollution leads to more than just wasted energy and washed-out starlight it can increase the likelihood of a preterm birth by almost 13%. Laura Argys, professor of economics at the University of Colorado Denver, collaborated with scientists at Lehigh University and Lafayette College to produce this study.
Skyglow, the brightness of the night sky apart from discrete light sources such as the moon and visible stars, is one of the most pervasive forms of light pollution. When you have increased artificial brightness at night, coming from sources like streetlamps, outdoor advertising, and buildings, it reduces your ability to see the dark sky and individual stars. The study authors found that this can lead to health issues, particularly for pregnant women.