PMID: 8964063Aug 21, 1996Paper

The environment, life style and pregnancy outcome

Casopís lékar̆ů c̆eských
Jan DejmekR J Sram

Abstract

Unproved statement is frequently suggested, that pregnancy outcome in mining districts of Northern Bohemia is damaged due to high level of pollution. The aim of study is to compare the pregnancy outcome of women from the mining district of Teplice (with extremely high air pollution) with that of Prachatice (district with relatively low pollution level) and to evaluate the relative impact of various factors (environmental exposure, lifestyle variables, individual exposures). In the preliminary communication the study design is described and first results are discussed. About 2260 pregnancies terminated by delivery in Teplice and Prachatice districts from April 1994 till June 1995 were enrolled. In the prospective cohort study all pregnancies terminated during 1994-1997 will be included. Data about reproduction and health history and lifestyle are obtained from questionnaires completed by mothers and medical staff. As indicators of reproductive damage low birth weight (< 2500 g) and premature birth (< 37th week) are used. Preliminary descriptive results obtained during first 14 months of data collection are discussed. Prevalence of low birth weight was 8.8% in the district of Teplice but only 4.0% in Prachatice (P < 0.001). It is...Continue Reading

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