The association between prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and birth weight: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a kind of endocrine disruptors, which can enter human body by the inhalation of PAH-containing matter and the ingestion of PAH-containing foodstuffs. Studies showed that PAHs can cross the placental barrier and might cause adverse effects on the fetus. OBJECTIVES:This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the associations between prenatal exposure to PAHs and birth weight. METHODS:Articles published in English until May 8, 2020 and reported the effects of prenatal exposure to PAHs on birth weight were searched in multiple electronic databases including PubMed, the Web of Science, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library. The included studies were divided into three groups in accordance with the measurement of PAHs exposure. Then coefficient was extra

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7425945 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature