| A review of studies on maternal occupational exposures and birth defects, and the limitations associated with these studies. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11463868 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The proportion of pregnant women who work during pregnancy is increasing as more women move into previously male-dominated occupations. With this move, occupational exposure to chemical or physical factors during pregnancy could be further increased. In the last decade, there have been many reports on the causes of birth defects. Unfortunately, most reported associations between occupational exposures and adverse reproductive outcomes in epidemiological studies are equivocal and often controversial. Many reported associations are only suggestive. More information is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn. The major reasons for ambiguous findings are due to limitations of study methodology, e.g. inappropriate endpoints, multiple confounders, low study power and inadequate analysis methods. It must also be noted that maternal work, and therefore exposure, may also differ greatly from country to country. |
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Authors:
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L Shi; S E Chia |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Volume: 51 ISSN: 0962-7480 ISO Abbreviation: Occup Med (Lond) Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-20 Completed Date: 2001-08-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205857 Medline TA: Occup Med (Lond) Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 230-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Community, Occupational & Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore. |
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Bias (Epidemiology) Congenital Abnormalities / etiology* Data Collection / methods Female Humans Industry* Maternal Exposure / adverse effects* Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Pregnancy Risk Factors |
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