Fine Particulate Matter, Its Constituents, and Spontaneous Preterm Birth

• DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.44593
• Publication Date: 2024-11-13T16:37:19Z
• Authors: Anqi Jiao; Alexa N. Reilly; Tarik Benmarhnia; Yi Sun; Chantal Avila; Vicki Chiu; Jeff Slezak; David A. Sacks; John Molitor; Mengyi Li; Jiu-Chiuan Chen; Jun Wu; Darios Getahun
• Keywords: Premature birth

The associations of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its constituents with spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) remain understudied. Identifying subpopulations at increased risk characterized by socioeconomic status other environmental factors is critical for targeted interventions.