Evaluating the association between exposure to multiple metals and adverse pregnancy outcomes based on a multi−step statistical analysis strategy
In this study, we observed substantial overlaps in high exposure levels of metals among pregnant women. Ba, Tl, Pb, and V were identified as the major contributors to the risk of APOs. Co-exposure to these metals was linked to an increased risk of APOs. This highlights the importance of avoiding metal exposure during pregnancy to protect maternal and fetal health.
Authors
- Zelian Li
- Muxin Zhai
- Yuanyuan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1080-0135)
- Dongmei Ji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0647-0153)
- Shiwei Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3846-7573)
- Changyuan Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3185-0441)
- Yunxia Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8715-0874)
- Dongyang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3940-8911)
- Weilong Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0663-1903)
- Chunmei Liang
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118768
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20