Climate Change-Related Environmental Exposures and Perinatal and Maternal Health Outcomes in the U.S.

Ryne J VeenemaLori A HoepnerLaura A Geer

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)

This systematic review suggests that climate change-related environmental exposures, including extreme temperatures, air pollution, and natural disasters, are significantly associated with adverse perinatal and maternal health outcomes across the United States.

Keyphrases

climate change
air pollution
human health
systematic review
pregnant women
particulate matter
birth weight
lung function
pregnancy outcomes
meta analyses
risk assessment
physical activity
body mass index
adverse drug
gestational age