Maternal occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and small for gestational age offspring.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While some of the highest maternal exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) occur in the workplace, there is only one previous study of occupational PAH exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes. We sought to extend this literature using interview data combined with detailed exposure assessment.

Methods

Data for 1997-2002 were analysed from mothers of infants without major birth defects in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study, a large population-based case-control study in the USA. Maternal telephone interviews yielded information on jobs held in the month before conception through delivery. From 6252 eligible control mothers, 2803 completed the interview, had a job, met other selection criteria, and were included in the analysis. Two industrial h

SUBMITTER: Langlois PH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4497781 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature