Assessing the effectiveness of vehicle emission regulations on improving perinatal health: a population-based accountability study

Abstract Background Since the 1990s, extensive regulations to reduce traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) have been implemented, yet the effectiveness of these regulations has not been assessed with respect to improving infant health. In this study, we evaluate how infant health risks associated wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of epidemiology 2021-01, Vol.49 (6), p.1781-1791
Hauptverfasser:	Willis, Mary D, Hill, Elaine L, Kile, Molly L, Carozza, Susan, Hystad, Perry
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Air Pollutants - analysis Air Pollution - analysis Air Pollution - prevention & control Air Pollution and Heat Waves Female Humans Infant Pregnancy Retrospective Studies Social Responsibility Texas Vehicle Emissions
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Since the 1990s, extensive regulations to reduce traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) have been implemented, yet the effectiveness of these regulations has not been assessed with respect to improving infant health. In this study, we evaluate how infant health risks associated with maternal residences near highways during pregnancy have changed over time. Methods We created a population-based retrospective birth cohort with geocoded residential addresses in Texan metropolitan areas from 1996 through 2009 (n = 2 259 411). We compared term birthweight (37–42 weeks of gestation) among maternal residences
ISSN:	0300-5771 1464-3685 1464-3685
DOI:	10.1093/ije/dyaa137