Preterm birth associated with maternal fine particulate matter exposure: A global, regional and national assessment

Reduction of preterm births (<37 completed weeks of gestation) would substantially reduce neonatal and infant mortality, and deleterious health effects in survivors. Maternal fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure has been identified as a possible risk factor contributing to preterm birth. The...

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Main Authors: Christopher S. Malley, Johan C.I. Kuylenstierna, Harry W. Vallack, Daven K. Henze, Hannah Blencowe, Mike R. Ashmore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-04-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305992