Despite decades of progress in reducing air pollution, one-third of Americans still breathe unhealthy air, which the Trump administration seeks to roll back. This pollution consists of microscopic particles that can harm health significantly, leading to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even mental health disorders. Pregnant women and infants are particularly vulnerable, facing increased risks of developmental problems. As noted by experts, the long-term consequences of lost lung function due to pollution exposure highlight serious public health concerns that need addressing urgently.
A personâs lungs can develop until age 25, and as Alison Lee, a pulmonologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, put it to me, "once you've lost lung function, you can't get it back."
Exposing infants to poor air quality can lower their lung function before birth and is associated with higher risks of autism and cognitive problems in childhood.
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