How the seasons affect our health: Winter babies are more at risk of a stroke in later life, while those with an autumn birthday are less likely to have diabetes

0
474

Winter babies could be more at risk of having a stroke in later life, a US study implies.

This is due to their mothers’ first trimester being during summer, when air pollution is typically more severe. Air pollution exposure has previously been linked to the development of an irregular heartbeat, which can cut off the brain’s blood supply.

Autumn birthdays may prevent people developing diabetes, the research adds, as their mother’s third trimester would have been during summer when vitamin D levels are high.

As vitamin D strengthens the immune system, exposure to the so-called sunshine supplement during the final stages of pregnancy may prevent autoimmune conditions, such as diabetes. 

Study author Dr Mary Regina Boland said: ‘Overall, our findings demonstrate the importance of environmental factors, including socio-environmental factors such as relative age, on the development of childhood diseases.’ 

a6029c64cf21b77fe465ee0098a7fe67 How the seasons affect our health: Winter babies are more at risk of a stroke in later life, while those with an autumn birthday are less likely to have diabetes

>

1 of 2

LEAVE A REPLY