Ambient air pollution and adverse birth outcomes: Differences by maternal comorbidities

2016174 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Éric Lavigne · Health Canada

Abdool S. Yasseen · Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

David M. Stieb · Health Canada

Perry Hystad · Oregon State University

Aaron van Donkelaar · Dalhousie University

Randall V. Martin · Dalhousie University

Jeffrey R. Brook ·

Abstract

Findings of this study suggest that associations of ambient air pollution with preterm birth are stronger among women with pre-existing diabetes, asthma, and preeclampsia.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts Energy and Environment Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Research

Volume 148, pp. 457-466

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.04.026

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.03