Joint effects of ethnic enclave residence and ambient volatile organic compounds exposure on risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among Asian/Pacific Islander women in the United States

Joint effects of ethnic enclave residence and ambient volatile organic compounds exposure on risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among Asian/Pacific Islander women in the United States

Abstract Background Asian/Pacific Islander (API) communities in the United States often reside in metropolitan areas with distinct social and environmental attributes. Residence in an ethnic enclave, a socially distinct area, is associated with lower gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk, yet exp...

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Main Authors: Andrew D. Williams, Sandie Ha, Edmond Shenassa, Lynne C. Messer, Jenna Kanner, Pauline Mendola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Air pollution
Asian/Pacific Islanders
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy
Volatile Organic Compounds
Ethnic enclave
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00738-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00738-7

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