Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6313642 | Environment International | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, we showed that maternal residential proximity to traffic and lower residential surrounding greenness is associated with shorter placental telomere length at birth. This may explain a significant proportion of air pollution-related adverse health outcomes starting from early life, since shortened telomeres accelerate the progression of many diseases.
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Authors
Esmée Bijnens, Maurice P. Zeegers, Marij Gielen, Michal Kicinski, Geja J. Hageman, Daniëlle Pachen, Catherine Derom, Robert Vlietinck, Tim S. Nawrot,