article · International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

Association between ambient air pollution a week prior to delivery and preterm birth using a nationwide study in Sweden

Nabeel Aziz
Shakoor Hajat
Chérie Part
Petter Ljungman
Sari Kovats
Matthew Chersich
Massimo Stafoggia
Britt Nakstad
Véronique Filippi
Olof Stephansson
Nathalie Roos
Jeroen de Bont

20246 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Botswana

Abstract

Increased O<sub>3</sub> exposure one week before delivery was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth in Sweden, a country with levels of air pollution below the current World Health Organization air quality guidelines. Increases in O<sub>3</sub> levels with climate change make these findings especially concerning.

Research topics

Air Quality and Health Impacts
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Noise Effects and Management

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114443

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