Assessing Environmental Justice in Mexico: How Polluting Industries and Healthcare Disparities Impact Congenital Heart Defects
These results show how environmental pollutant exposure and social vulnerabilities interact synergistically, disproportionately impacting socially vulnerable populations. Targeted policy interventions addressing both environmental pollution and healthcare inequities are crucial. Further research is also needed to clarify the mechanisms linking pollution to CHDs and to guide public health strategies aimed at reducing these disparities in Mexico.
Authors
- Robert A. Canales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1830-9079)
- Maria Jose Talayero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2650-1319)
- Carlos Santos‐Burgoa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7650-8260)
- Andrea Lynne Gropman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2106-6776)
- Jordan R. Kuiper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4285-1562)
Institutions
- Milken Institute (US)
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (US)
- George Washington University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Birth Defects Research
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bdr2.2463
- Primary Topic
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00