Association of maternal metal exposure and psychological status with adverse pregnancy outcomes: a nested case-control study
The findings suggest that elevated maternal serum levels of Mn, Ni, and Pb, coupled with diminished Cr levels and increased pregnancy-related anxiety, were associated with risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study establishes critical links and provides a basis for preventive strategies aimed at improving maternal and infant health.
Authors
- Yunyun Du
- Suzhen Guan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9626-8884)
- Shuqin Ma
- Zuolong Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4366-9970)
- Jiashu Zhu
- Lingling Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7702-9213)
- Hao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6651-2928)
- Chunyan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2854-1354)
Institutions
- Ningxia Medical University (CN)
- Ningxia Medical University General Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1646045
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Ningxia Medical University
- Key Research and Development Program of Ningxia