Low-dose ionizing radiation and adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Ionizing radiation is a human carcinogen, and there is evidence that exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes.

Methods

We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the research of maternal and paternal exposure to low-dose radiation on low birth weight, miscarriage, pre-term delivery, and stillbirth. Our literature search used four databases (PubMed, Environmental Index, GeoBASE, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature). We included study populations exposed to occupational and medical sources of radiation, nuclear disasters, and those living near nuclear power plants. We considered papers published between January 1st, 1990, and June 30th, 2021. The quality of the studies was

SUBMITTER: Frangione B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9823032 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature