Dissertation
The effect of maternal exposure to ambient air pollution during pregnancy on birth outcomes in Brisbane, Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2007
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00604
Abstract
Over the past 30 years there has been extensive research demonstrating the health effects of ambient air pollution on adults and children. More recently there has been mounting evidence suggesting that ambient air pollution during pregnancy can adversely affect fetal growth. Studies have reported associations between maternal exposure to ambient air pollution during pregnancy and an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, and congenital anomalies. However, the strength of the evidence is weak and the reported effects associated with different birth outcomes and different windows of exposure are inconsistent. The overall aim of the current research was to examine whether maternal exposure to ambient air pollution during various periods of pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes in Brisbane, Australia. Two distinct birth cohorts of different time periods and sizes were investigated. For comparability with previous studies, the main results presented here controlled for potential risk factors and season of birth. Only results indicating adverse birth outcomes are presented and all results are based on an inter-quartile range increase in the maternal exposure estimate.
Details
- Title
- The effect of maternal exposure to ambient air pollution during pregnancy on birth outcomes in Brisbane, Australia
- Authors
- Craig A Hansen
- Contributors
- Anne H Neller (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00604
- Organisation Unit
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450135402621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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