A study protocol to evaluate the relationship between outdoor air pollution and pregnancy outcomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The present study protocol is designed to assess the relationship between outdoor air pollution and low birth weight and preterm births outcomes performing a semi-ecological analysis. Semi-ecological design studies are widely used to...

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Main Authors: Selemane Ismael, Silva Ana, Dias Carlos M, Tavares António B, Nave Joaquim G, Fonseca Susana, Llop Esteve, Augusto Sofia, Branquinho Cristina, Soares Amílcar, Pereira Maria J, Ribeiro Manuel C, de Toro Joaquin, Santos Mário J, Santos Fernanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/613