India, Feb. 14 -- Air pollution and its long-term impact on health is a pressing concern in many parts of the world. From industrial emissions to pollutants from transports to auto emission and wildfires, the pollutants can be severely harmful for people of all ages. However, a new study records the way pollutants can harm the fetus in the last month of pregnancy, when the mother-to-be is exposed to air pollution. Also read | High AQI alert! How air pollution can harm pregnant women, affect baby's health

The study was conducted by analysing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and satellite-based air pollution data. The researchers focused on mainly three pollutants present in the air: Nitrogen dioxide, which is released by pow...