Air pollution exposure and birth weight

JAMA Network Open

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About The Study:

 In this cohort study, higher fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure was associated with lower birth weight for gestational age z score, with critical windows identified during early pregnancy to mid-pregnancy; however, findings varied by sex and region. Understanding windows of susceptibility to environmental exposures can help guide research on underlying biological processes and can inform strategies for limiting exposure during certain periods of pregnancy.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Whitney Cowell, PhD, email whitney.cowell@nyulangone.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.51459)

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