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Exposure to Tetrachloroethylene-Contaminated Drinking Water and the Risk of Pregnancy Loss.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20613966     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
There is little information on the impact of solvent-contaminated drinking water on pregnancy outcomes. This retrospective cohort study examined whether maternal exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) - contaminated drinking water in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts influenced the risk of clinically recognized pregnancy loss. The study identified exposed (n=959) and unexposed (1,087) women who completed a questionnaire on their residential and pregnancy histories, and confounding variables. Exposure was estimated using water distribution system modeling software. No meaningful associations were seen between PCE exposure level and the risk of clinically recognized pregnancy loss at the exposure levels experienced by the study population. Because PCE remains a common water contaminant, it is important to continue monitoring its impact on women and their pregnancies.
Authors:
Ann Aschengrau; Janice M Weinberg; Lisa G Gallagher; Michael R Winter; Veronica M Vieira; Thomas F Webster; David M Ozonoff
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Water quality, exposure, and health     Volume:  1     ISSN:  1876-1666     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-7-8     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101484022     Medline TA:  Water Qual Expo Health     Country:  -    
Other Details:
Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  23-34     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston Massachusetts.
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P42 ES007381-15//NIEHS NIH HHS

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