Association Between Residential Proximity to Hydraulic Fracturing Sites and Adverse Birth Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The association between hydraulic fracturing and human development is not well understood. Several studies have identified significant associations between unconventional natural gas development and adverse birth outcomes; however, geology and legislation vary between regions.

Objective

To examine the overall association between residential proximity to hydraulic fracturing sites and adverse birth outcomes, and investigate whether well density influenced this association.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based retrospective cohort study of pregnant individuals in rural Alberta, Canada, took place from 2013 to 2018. Participants included reproductive-aged individuals (18-50 years) who had a pregnancy from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 201

SUBMITTER: Cairncross ZF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981068 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature