Exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been associated with a range of health impacts,
including neurological abnormalities that affect neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, and …

Background Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollutants has been linked to congenital heart
defects (CHD), but findings of existing systematic reviews have been mixed. Objective To …

Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are a prevalent form of congenital malformations in
newborns. Although previous studies have explored the association between maternal …

Background Congenital heart defect (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defects globally,
which results in a great disease burden. It is still imperative to detect the risk factors of CHD …

Background Climate change represents a fundamental threat to human health, with
pregnant women and newborns being more susceptible than other populations. In this …

Background Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is associated with adverse
birth outcomes, although less is known for wildfire smoke. This systematic review evaluated …

Background: Despite being underreported, orofacial cleft lip/palate (CLP) remains in the top
five of South Africa's most common congenital disorders. Maternal air pollution exposure has …

ABSTRACT A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate recent
epidemiological evidence on the association of air pollution with congenital anomalies …

Background Maternal exposure to ambient heat may be associated with congenital
anomalies, but evidence is still limited. Objectives We aimed to estimate the association …

Finally, the teratogenic effect of air pollution cannot be addressed without considering the
new challenges that arise from climate change. Wildfire-related air pollution affects large …