China Blames Pollution For Surge In Birth Defects

China blames pollution for surge in birth defects

The government's acknowledgment of the problem is a victory for environmentalists, who say the rate of defects is highest in coal-producing regions. Chinese officials told the state media that birth defects are increasing at an alarming rate and that a major reason was degradation of the environment.

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Topics:  air pollution   birth defects   child birth   china   pregnancy   
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