The association between ambient air pollution and birth defects in five major ethnic groups in Liuzhou, China

The association between ambient air pollution and birth defects in five major ethnic groups in Liuzhou, China

Abstract Background Studies suggest that exposure to ambient air pollution during pregnancy may be associated with increased risks of birth defects (BDs), but conclusions have been inconsistent. This study describes the ethnic distribution of major BDs and examines the relationship between air pollu...

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Main Authors: Xiaoli Huang, Jichang Chen, Dingyuan Zeng, Zhong Lin, Carly Herbert, Lesley Cottrell, Liu Liu, Arlene Ash, Bo Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Ambient air pollution
Birth defects
Ethnic groups
Liuzhou
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02687-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02687-z

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