Joint effects of prenatal PM2.5 and heavy metals on preterm birth: evidence from a nested case–control study in China
Pregnancy exposure to PM<sub>2.5</sub> and heavy metal mixtures were associated PTB risk, with evidence of complex and potentially interactive associations. These findings highlight the importance of integrated assessments of multiple environmental exposures and targeted public health strategies to reduce maternal and child health risks.
Authors
- Jinxiu Feng
- Xin Ming (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0289-8438)
- Yankun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6904-4494)
- Dong Ting
- Yannan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3814-4168)
- Yunping Yang
- Li Zhou
- Wenzheng Zhou
- Xinzhen Chen
- Ziyi He
- Min Zhang
Institutions
- Chongqing Maternal and Child Health Hospital (CN)
- Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN)
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1701012
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chongqing Science and Technology Commission
- Chongqing Medical University
- Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment