| Reproductive outcomes among male and female workers at an aluminum smelter. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20134342 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: Several adverse pregnancy outcomes were reported among female laboratory workers in a North American aluminum smelter. To determine whether these outcomes were associated with any occupational exposure at the plant, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken. METHODS: Rates of miscarriage, premature singleton birth, and major congenital anomaly occurring during employment were compared with a reference group comprised of all pregnancies that occurred before employment. RESULTS: Among female workers, the excess of congenital anomalies among female laboratory workers that defined the initial cluster was observed, but no specific pattern was found. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of these analyses, the increase in congenital anomalies could not be attributed to occupational exposures at the smelter nor could potential exposure likely explain the diverse anomalies described. |
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Authors:
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Carine J Sakr; Oyebode A Taiwo; Deron H Galusha; Martin D Slade; Martha G Fiellin; Felicia Bayer; David A Savitz; Mark R Cullen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Volume: 52 ISSN: 1536-5948 ISO Abbreviation: J. Occup. Environ. Med. Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-10 Completed Date: 2010-04-23 Revised Date: 2011-08-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504688 Medline TA: J Occup Environ Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA. carine.sakr@yale.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abortion, Spontaneous
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epidemiology Adult Aluminum / adverse effects* Chi-Square Distribution Congenital Abnormalities / epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Laboratory Personnel / statistics & numerical data Logistic Models Male Metallurgy* / manpower Multivariate Analysis Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Odds Ratio Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome / epidemiology* Premature Birth / epidemiology Sex Factors Time Factors |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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1R01AG026291/AG/NIA NIH HHS; R01 AG026291-01A1/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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7429-90-5/Aluminum |
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