Perinatal health effects of herbicides exposures in the United States: the Heartland Study, a Midwestern birth cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of the Heartland Study is to address major knowledge gaps concerning the health effects of herbicides on maternal and infant health. To achieve this goal, a two-phased, prospective longitudinal cohort study is being conducted. Phase 1 is designed to evaluate associations between biomarkers of herbicide concentration and pregnancy/childbirth outcomes. Phase 2 is designed to evaluate potential associations between herbicide biomarkers and early childhood neurological development.

Methods

People (target enrollment of 2,000) who are seeking prenatal care, are ages 18 or older, and are ≤ 20 + 6 weeks gestation will be eligible for recruitment. The Heartland Study will utilize a combination of questionnaire data and biospecimen collections to meet the stud

SUBMITTER: Freisthler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664386 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature