Combined exposure to PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ in reductions of physiological development among preterm birth: a retrospective study from 2014 to 2017 in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth (PTB) has been linked with ambient particulate matter (PM) exposure. However, data are limited between physiological development of PTB and PM exposure.

Methods

Trimester and season-specific PM exposure including PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ was collected from Jiaxing between January 2014 and December 2017. Information about parents and 3,054 PTB (gestational age < 37 weeks) outcomes such as weight (g), head circumference (cm), chest circumference (cm), height (cm) and Apgar 5 score were obtained from birth records. We used generalized linear models to assess the relationship between PTB physiological developmental indices and PM_2.5, PM₁₀ and their combined exposures. A binary logistic regression model was performed to a

SUBMITTER: Hu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10410271 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature