Outdoor Air Pollution, Preterm Birth, and Low Birth Weight: Analysis of the World Health Organization Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health
Background: Inhaling fine particles (particulate matter with diameter ≤ 2.5 μm; PM2.5) can induce oxidative stress and inflammation, and may contribute to onset of preterm labor and other adverse perinatal outcomes.
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3984219/ |