Occupational factors and miscarriages in the US fire service: a cross-sectional analysis of women firefighters.

Alesia M JungSara A JahnkeLeslie K DennisMelanie L BellJefferey L BurgessNattinee JitnarinChristopher M KaipustLeslie V Farland

Published in: Environmental health : a global access science source (2021)

Age-standardized miscarriage prevalence among firefighters may be greater than non-firefighters and there may be variation in risk of miscarriage by fire service role. Further research is needed to clarify these associations to inform policy and decision-making.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
decision making
public health
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
breast cancer risk