Exposure to ambient air pollutions and its association with adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Air pollution is a significant global public health concern. However, there is a lack of updated and comprehensive evidence regarding the association between exposure to ambient air pollution and adverse birth outcomes (preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth). Furthermore, the existing evidence is highly inconsistent. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the overall association between ambient air pollution and adverse birth outcomes.

Methods

In this study, initially a total of 79,356 articles were identified. Finally, a total of 49 articles were included. We conducted compressive literature searches using various databases, including PubMed, Scientific Direct, HINARI, and Google Scholar. Data extraction was performed using Microsoft Excel, and

SUBMITTER: Desye B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600733 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature