Impact of Specific PM2.5 Exposure in Early Life on Child Development and the Influence of Green Spaces: A Nationwide Analysis in China

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Early childhood is crucial for development, with environmental factors like PM2.5 significantly impacting cognitive and motor skills.
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PM2.5 exposure is linked to adverse outcomes such as cognitive impairment and developmental delays in children.
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Residential green spaces may mitigate the harmful effects of PM2.5 on child development by reducing air pollution exposure.
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The study analyzed data from 8327 children aged 1–6 years across China to assess the impact of PM2.5 and green spaces.
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Findings suggest that understanding the interaction between PM2.5 constituents and green spaces is essential for child health interventions.

Bmc Medicine

by Ruili Li, Xiaoguo Zheng, Huimin Yang, Delu Yin, Tao Yin, Lihong Wang, Bowen Chen, Qingli Zhang, Xiaoning Lei
March 6, 2026

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