Environmental pollution and social factors as contributors to preterm birth in Fresno County

Environmental pollution and social factors as contributors to preterm birth in Fresno County

Abstract Background Environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for preterm birth. Most studies have evaluated exposures individually and in limited study populations. Methods We examined the associations between several environmental exposures, both indivi...

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Main Authors: Amy M. Padula, Hongtai Huang, Rebecca J. Baer, Laura M. August, Marta M. Jankowska, Laura L. Jellife-Pawlowski, Marina Sirota, Tracey J. Woodruff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Environmental exposure
Social factors
Prematurity
Pollution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-018-0414-x

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