Association between maternal exposure to oil and gas extraction process with adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oil and gas extraction plays a critical role in global energy supply and economic development, but it is increasingly associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly during pregnancy. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the relationship between maternal exposure to oil and gas pollutants and selected adverse birth outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library up to June 16, 2024. We included studies assessing the effects of maternal exposure to oil and gas extraction processes on preterm birth (PTB), miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, small for gestational age (SGA), low birth weight (LBW), and birth weight (BW). Study quality was assessed

SUBMITTER: Latifi AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645784 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature