Evidence of the correlation between air pollution and different types of birth defects: based on a distribution-lag non-linear model
Exposure to pollutants during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects in newborns, especially SO<sub>2</sub>, PM<sub>10</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub> and O<sub>3</sub>. In light of these findings, we recommend that, while overall regional air quality improvements remain essential, specific targeted measures should be implemented for pregnant women, who represent a particularly vulnerable population. These targeted recommendations not only aim to reduce exposure risks for pregnant women and their fetuses but also offer practical insights for public health policy and interventions.
Authors
- Xiangting Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4515-2668)
- Ying‐Ying Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6279-3662)
- Wenjie Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9246-5849)
- Haiwei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8694-981X)
- Yuhong Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6138-5229)
- Yanan Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6801-2719)
- Wenxia Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8795-8657)
- Xiaodan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5138-9760)
- Lihong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8750-6714)
- Hui Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7639-5702)
- Lijian Lei
- Youqiang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1701-1382)
- Leyao Wang
- Qingqing Dong
- Wen Sun
Institutions
- Changzhi University (CN)
- Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- Changzhi Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1562461
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Shanxi Medical University