Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health · 2001 · 66 citations · 34 references
Public HealthMaternal HealthObstetricsAir PollutionEnvironmental HealthPerinatal EpidemiologyAir PollutantsAir Pollution EpidemiologyAir QualityEnvironmental EpidemiologyEnvironmental Health EpidemiologyPerinatal Risk FactorsAir Pollution Exposure RiskAir Pollution RiskEnvironmental Exposures During PregnancyEnvironmental Prenatal ExposuresEpidemiology Of Air Pollution Health EffectsIndustrial Air PollutionMaternal Health DeterminantsPrenatal Air Pollution Exposure
The petrochemical industry is the main source of industrial air pollution in Taiwan. Reported here are the results from an ongoing study of outdoor air pollution and the health of individuals living in a community in close proximity to petrochemical industrial complexes. The prevalences of term low birth weight (LBW) in the petrochemical municipality and control municipality were 3.22%, and 1.84%, respectively. After controlling for several possible confounders (including maternal age, season, marital status, maternal education, and infant sex), the adjusted odds ratio was 1.767 (1.002-3.116) for term LBW in the petrochemical municipality. Data provide further support for the hypothesis that air pollution can affect the outcome of pregnancy.
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