Abstract
We studied birth statistics in women living at varying proximity to major steel and petrochemical industries in Teesside, UK. We found no evidence to support the hypothesis that living close to these major industries led to adverse birth outcomes.
MeSH terms
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Air Pollutants / adverse effects*
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Congenital Abnormalities / epidemiology
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Congenital Abnormalities / etiology*
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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England / epidemiology
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Female
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Fetal Death / epidemiology
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Fetal Death / etiology*
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Fetal Growth Retardation / epidemiology
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Fetal Growth Retardation / etiology*
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Humans
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Industry*
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Infant, Newborn
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Odds Ratio
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Petroleum
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Pregnancy
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Residence Characteristics*
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Risk Factors
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Steel
Substances
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Air Pollutants
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Petroleum
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Steel