Increased risk of preterm delivery in areas with cancer mortality problems from petrochemical complexes

Chun Yuh Yang, Hui Fen Chiu, Shang Shyue Tsai, Chih Ching Chang, Hung Yi Chuang

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Abstract

The petrochemical and petroleum industries are the main sources of industrial air pollution in Taiwan. Data in this study concern outdoor air pollution and the health of individuals living in communities in close proximity to petrochemical industrial complexes. The prevalence of delivery of preterm birth infants was significantly higher in mothers living near petrochemical industrial complexes than in control mothers living elsewhere in Taiwan. After controlling for several possible confounders (including maternal age, season, marital status, maternal education, and infant sex), the adjusted odds ratio was 1.18 (95% CI = 1.04-1.34) for delivery of preterm infants in the petrochemically polluted region. The data provide further support for the hypothesis that air pollution can affect the outcome of pregnancy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-200
Number of pages6
JournalEnvironmental Research
Volume89
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • General Environmental Science

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