The hidden toll of deforestation in Cambodia (IMAGE)

Sophia University

The hidden toll of deforestation in Cambodia

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This study reveals that children born in areas with recent deforestation suffer from lower birth weights and stunted growth. In addition, pregnant women exposed to deforestation are more likely to experience anemia, indicative of malaria.

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Gabriel Fuentes Cordoba from Sophia University

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