Extreme heat episodes and risk of preterm birth in California, 2005–2013
Background: Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Identifying potentially modifiable triggers toward the end of gestation, such as extreme heat, can improve understanding of the role of acute stress on early deliveries and inform warning systems. In this study we examin...
Main Authors: | Sindana D. Ilango, Meschelle Weaver, Paige Sheridan, Lara Schwarz, Rachel E.S. Clemesha, Tim Bruckner, Rupa Basu, Alexander Gershunov, Tarik Benmarhnia |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-04-01
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Series: | Environment International |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041201933377X |
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