Utah’s air pollution cocktail linked to preterm birth, study says

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 453

Last Updated: 3 days, 19 hours ago

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The air pollution cocktail that expectant mothers often breathe in Utah is associated with more preterm births, University of Utah researchers found in a new study.

That repeated exposure to a combination of air pollutants during early pregnancy stages, even in moderate levels, is associated with nearly three times greater odds of preterm birth, researchers found. That’s when infants face higher risks of health complications.

“People are exposed to multiple things at once, …

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