Particulate matter exposure during pregnancy is associated with birth weight, but not gestational age, 1962-1992: a cohort study

Particulate matter exposure during pregnancy is associated with birth weight, but not gestational age, 1962-1992: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exposure to air pollutants is suggested to adversely affect fetal growth, but the evidence remains inconsistent in relation to specific outcomes and exposure windows.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using birth records...

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Main Authors: Pearce Mark S, Glinianaia Svetlana V, Ghosh Rakesh, Rankin Judith, Rushton Steven, Charlton Martin, Parker Louise, Pless-Mulloli Tanja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Black smoke
Particulate matter
Air pollution
Birth weight
Gestational age
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/13

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