Prenatal and postnatal exposure to PM 2 .5 and the risk of tic disorders.

Yu-Tzu ChangChau-Ren JungYa-Chu ChangBao-Ru ChuangMei-Ling Chen Bing-Fang Hwang

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2022)

Infants delivered at term and exposed to PM2.5 are associated with an increased risk of tic disorders (6-52 weeks). Further studies are needed to confirm these associations.

Keyphrases

particulate matter
air pollution
obsessive compulsive disorder
preterm infants
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
heavy metals
gestational age
pregnant women
water soluble
risk assessment
deep brain stimulation