Babies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFPBabies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFP
Babies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFP
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Chinese babies born in low-smog Olympics year 23 grams heavier

Anti-smog drive by Beijing boosted the average weight by 23 grams, study finds

Topic |   China pollution
Christy Choi
Christy Choi

Updated: 2:59pm, 12 Jan, 2018

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Babies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFPBabies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFP
Babies in Beijing were born heavier during the period surrounding the 2008 Olympics. Scientists attribute this to anti-smog measures. Photo: AFP
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