Ambient temperature and preterm birth: A case-crossover study.

Shuhei TeradaHisaaki NishimuraNaoyuki MiyasakaTakeo Fujiwara

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2023)

Both low and possibly high temperatures were associated with an increased risk of PTBs. These findings may help to inform preventive measures for pregnant women.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnant women
air pollution
low birth weight
gestational age
particulate matter
pregnancy outcomes