The effect of non-organophosphate household pesticides exposure during pregnancy on infants birth sizes and growth rate: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, there is limited evidence on the effect of antenatal exposure to non-organophosphate household pesticides on infant health. Our hypothesis is that antenatal exposure to non-organophosphate household pesticides will be associated with birth sizes and infant growth rate.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, 284 mother-infant pairs were studied. Mothers were recruited at the third trimester in two primary care centers and one private hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mothers filled out questionnaires about exposure to non-organophosphate household pesticides at the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Birth weight and length were measured at birth. Afterwards, the weight, height, and head circumference (HC) were measured at 7 days, 1, 2, 4, and 6 months of age. Li

SUBMITTER: Soesanti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7441723 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature