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Air Pollution Linked to Childhood Obesity and Impulse Control

Published Monday, July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Babies exposed to higher levels of PM2.5 during their first year of life were more likely to develop difficulties with controlling impulses later in childhood, which was then linked to higher body fat and BMI.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the need for policy solutions and public awareness to mitigate air pollution exposure, highlighting that individual actions are insufficient for full protection.

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