Maternal exposure to PM2.5 may increase the risk of congenital hypothyroidism in the offspring: a national database based study in China

Maternal exposure to PM2.5 may increase the risk of congenital hypothyroidism in the offspring: a national database based study in China

Abstract Background Maternal exposure to air pollution is related to fetal dysplasia. However, the association between maternal exposure to air pollution and the risk of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in the offspring is largely unknown. Methods We conducted a national database based study in China...

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Main Authors: Li Shang, Liyan Huang, Wenfang Yang, Cuifang Qi, Liren Yang, Juan Xin, Shanshan Wang, Danyang Li, Baozhu Wang, Lingxia Zeng, Mei Chun Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Particulate matter
Air quality index
Congenital hypothyroidism
Cut-off value
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7790-1

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