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Trimester specific PM2.5 exposure and fetal growth in Ohio, 2007–2010
Environmental Research (2019)
  • Z. Percy, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
  • E. DeFranco, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
  • F. Xu, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
  • E. Hall, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
  • E. Haynes, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
  • D. Jones, Liberty University
  • L. Muglia, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
  • A. Chen, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Abstract
Exposure to particulate matter, particularly with aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm (PM2.5), may increase inflammation and oxidative stress in pregnant women and affect fetal growth. We examined trimester specific PM2.5 exposure levels and small for gestational age (SGA) using the statewide birth registry of Ohio from 2007 to 2010.
Publication Date
April, 2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.01.031
Citation Information
Z. Percy, E. DeFranco, F. Xu, E. Hall, et al.. "Trimester specific PM2.5 exposure and fetal growth in Ohio, 2007–2010" Environmental Research Vol. 171 (2019) p. 111 - 118
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-jones3/8/