Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter and preterm birth and low birth weight in Africa

Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter and preterm birth and low birth weight in Africa

Background: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure has been reported to adversely affect birth outcomes, but the evidence is limited, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We assessed the associations between maternal PM2.5 exposure and low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth...

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Main Authors: Jovine Bachwenkizi, Cong Liu, Xia Meng, Lina Zhang, Weidong Wang, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Melanie S. Hammer, Renjie Chen, Haidong Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-02-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Fine particulate matter
Preterm birth
Low birth weight
Multicountry
Cross-sectional study
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021006784

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