How wildfire smoke affects pregnancy, according to new study

New research has shed light on the pregnant population and how wildfire smoke may harm the health of the fetus. The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen reports.

Millions of Canadians are currently wondering how breathing in wildfire smoke may affect themselves or their families over this coming summer. New research has shed light on the pregnant population and how wildfire smoke may harm the health of the fetus.

Professor Matthew Adams, from the University of Toronto, spoke to The Weather Network about 17 years of research conducted in Brazil during wildfire seasons. Watch the video above to learn more about what they found.

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