This study was performed to assess whether air pollution was positively associated with birth
defects and if a specific pregnancy stage played a role. This was a population-based case …

The major causes of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are the interactions of genetic and
environmental factors. We conducted a case–control study in 357 mothers of CHDs fetuses …

Our population-based case–control study of air quality and birth defects in Texas relied on
the geocoding of maternal residence from vital records for the assignment of air pollution …

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between ambient concentrations of air
pollutants and first‐trimester spontaneous abortion. Material and Methods This was a …

Globally there is concern that adverse reproductive outcomes and fertility impairment in
humans may be caused by exposure to environmental contaminants. Air pollution in …

Background Previous research suggested an association between maternal exposure to
ambient air pollutants and the risk of congenital heart disease (CHD). However, the effect of …

We performed an exploratory analysis of ozone (O 3) and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5)
concentrations during early pregnancy and multiple types of birth defects. Data on births …

Purpose Low birth weight has been associated with increased risks of mortality and/or
morbidity in childhood and adulthood. Epidemiological studies suggest that maternal …

The Correlation between Maternal Exposure to Air Pollution and the Risk of Orofacial Clefts in
Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH …

Background Although there is evidence in experimental model systems that exposure to
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is linked with congenital heart defects (CHDs), few …