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Drought exposure during pregnancy linked to higher preterm-birth risk

A study reports an association between drought exposure during pregnancy and an increased risk of preterm birth.

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The finding highlights a potential public-health consequence of worsening drought conditions.

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  1. Exposure to drought during pregnancy associated with higher risk of preterm birth ↗news-medical.net · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC

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