Geographical approach analysis of the impact of air pollution on newborn intrauterine growth and cord blood DNA damage in Mexico City.

Jorge A Maciel-RuizNancy Reynoso-NoverónDavid A Rodríguez-MorenoPavel PetrosyanJorge H Limón-PachecoAndrés E Nepomuceno-HernándezRodrigo Ayala-YañezRogelio Robles-MoralesCitlalli Osorio-YáñezClaudia María García-CuellarMaría Eugenia Gonsebatt

Published in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2023)

Results suggested higher susceptibility of newborns compared to mothers to damage related to ambient air pollution. PMs are associated with birth anthropometry parameters and DNA damage in adjusted models, highlighting the need for more strict regulation of PM emissions.

Keyphrases

air pollution
dna damage
cord blood
particulate matter
oxidative stress
dna repair
lung function
gestational age
risk assessment
cystic fibrosis
preterm birth