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China Study: Pollution 'May Harm Intelligence'

Chinese researchers say air pollution may lead to a significant reduction in intelligence.

A new study suggests that air pollution causes a significant reduction in intelligence. Researchers in China believe that the negative impact increases with age, and affects men with less education the worst.

Also in the programme: British PM seeks Africa investment partnerships; Iran blames US sanctions for economic problems

(Photo: A woman wearing a face mask in Beijing, China. Credit: WANG ZHAOWANG ZHAO/Getty Images)

53 minutes

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Tue 28 Aug 201809:06GMT

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  • Tue 28 Aug 201809:06GMT

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