Association between low ambient temperature during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extreme temperature events, including extreme cold, are becoming more frequent worldwide, which might be harmful to pregnant women and cause adverse birth outcomes. We aimed to investigate the association between exposure to low ambient temperature in pregnant women and adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth, and to summarize the evidence herein.

Methods

Relevant studies were searched in PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase electronic databases until November 2021. Studies involving low ambient temperature, preterm birth, birth weight, and stillbirth were included. The guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses were followed to conduct this study risk of bias and methods for data synthesis.

SUBMITTER: Ruan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10538931 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature