Exposure of high-levels of air pollution and noise pollution during pregnancy, early childhood, and adolescence is associated with higher rates of mental illnesses.
A baby s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found. The study examined the long-term mental health impact of early-life exposure to air and noise pollution.
The study 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.