A peer-reviewed study by researchers from Tufts, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington found that mothers living near airports and exposed to ultrafine particles from jet exhaust face elevated rates of preterm birth. The research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2020, is particularly relevant to communities near large airports like Sea-Tac, where millions of residents live within the impact zone of aircraft emissions. The findings carry significant environmental justice implications, as near-airport communities with high pollution exposure are often among the most vulnerable populations.Open full document
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A presentation by Neelakshi Hudda of Tufts University summarizing research on preterm birth rates among mothers exposed to ultrafine particles from jet aircraft exhaust. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives (2020), examines health impacts on near-airport communities. The presentation highlights that large populations—including 33.3 million people within 10 miles of the top 23 airports—are affected, with these communities ranking high on environmental justice metrics.