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Digging for answers: a narrative review unearthing ground pollution and child development

Aug 2026 · Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration · Vol 11 · 0 citations · 48 references

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A narrative review synthesizes studies published between 2020 and 2025 on the effects of ground pollution on health and behavioral development throughout childhood and highlights needs for improved exposure assessment, stronger waste management policies, and child-centered public health strategies.

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