Increases in smoking, urbanization and the persistence of burning unrefined fuel indoors in
low-and middle-income countries (more than 80% of the world's population) have led to a …

Introduction Birth weight is a strong predictor of infant mortality, morbidity and later disease
risk. Previous work from the 1980s indicated a shift in the UK towards heavier births; this …

Background: Landscape fire smoke (LFS) has been associated with reduced birthweight, but
evidence from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is rare. Methods: Here, we present …

Background Evidence suggests that childhood near-roadway air pollution (NRAP)
exposures contribute to increased body mass index (BMI); however, effects of NRAP …

Aim This explorative study aimed to investigate the association of residential greenness,
traffic noise, and air pollution with birth outcomes in several Alpine areas with unique …

Me DALL (Mechanisms of the Development of ALL ergy; EU FP 7‐CP‐IP; Project No:
261357; 2010–2015) has proposed an innovative approach to develop early indicators for …

The placenta plays a crucial role in fetal growth and development through adaptive
responses to perturbations of the maternal environment. We investigated the association …

Epigenetics functions as a bridge between host genetic & environmental factors, aiding in
human health and diseases. Many immune-related diseases, including infectious and …

Background Air pollution is a major health challenge worldwide and has previously been
strongly associated with adverse reproductive health. This study aimed to examine the …

Several reviews have assessed the relationship between exposure to ambient air pollution
and adverse birth outcomes during pregnancy, but the results remain controversial. The …