Children exposed to pollution in early life are more likely to be OBESE 'because toxic air triggers inflammation in the brain which disrupts their appetite and metabolism' Babies living near busy roads may be more likely to become fat when they're older, according to research. Nitrogen dioxide pollution churned out by diesel engines like those in lorries, vans and buses, could disrupt how well children burn fat, scientists say. A study found 10-year-olds who lived in polluted areas when they were babies are, on average, 2.2lbs (1kg), heavier than those who grew up around the cleaner air.
The first year of a baby's life is a 'critical window', experts say, and parents should think carefully about where they raise their children and how it affects their health. The research comes after the World Health Organization revealed 90 percent of the world's children are breathing unsafe air.…
