Congenital anomalies, labor/delivery complications, maternal risk factors and their relationship with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-contaminated public drinking water.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have previously examined the associations between perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure, birth weight and gestational age in individuals exposed to PFOA-contaminated residential drinking water from the Little Hocking Water Association (LHWA). In this investigation, we expand the scope of our analysis to examine the associations between PFOA, congenital anomalies, labor and delivery complications and maternal risk factors.

Objectives

To compare the likelihood of congenital anomalies, labor and delivery complications and maternal risk factors in neonates and their mothers residing in zip codes with public water service provided completely, partially or not at all by the LHWA.

Methods

Logistic regression analyses were performed on singleton neonatal birth

SUBMITTER: Nolan LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3038105 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature