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A landmark study by AIIMS Delhi revealed that urban air pollution crosses the placental barrier, triggering severe inflammation that silences the crucial foetal growth protein IGFBP3. This disruption significantly increases the risk of low birth weight and preeclampsia, causing lasting neurological and cardiovascular vulnerabilities that extend well into late childhood development.
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