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Association Between Individual Air Pollution (PM₁₀, PM_2.5) Exposure and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Korea: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort, Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcome (APPO) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution is linked to a higher risk of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. However, the association between pregnancy complications and exposure to indoor air pollution remains unclear. The Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcomes research is a hospital-based prospective cohort research created to look into the effects of aerodynamically exposed particulate matter (PM)₁₀ and PM_2.5 on pregnancy outcomes.

Methods

This prospective multicenter observational cohort study was conducted from January 2021 to June 2023. A total of 662 women with singleton pregnancies enrolled in this study. An AirguardK® air sensor was installed inside the homes of the participants to measure the individual PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 levels in the living environment. The time-activity patterns and PM₁₀ and PM_2.5, determined as concentrations from the time-weighted average model, were applied to determine the anticipated exposure levels to air pollution of each pregnant woman. The relationship between air pollution exposure and pregnancy outcomes was assessed using logistic and linear regression analyses.

Results

Exposure to elevated levels of PM₁₀ throughout the first, second, and third trimesters as well as throughout pregnancy was strongly correlated with the risk of pregnancy problems according to multiple logistic regression models adjusted for variables. Except for in the third trimester of pregnancy, women exposed to high levels of PM_2.5 had a high risk of pregnancy complications. During the second trimester and entire pregnancy, the risk of preterm birth (PTB) increased by 24% and 27%, respectively, for each 10 μg/m³ increase in PM₁₀. Exposure to high PM₁₀ levels during the second trimester increased the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by 30%. The risk of GDM increased by 15% for each 5 μg/m³ increase in PM_2.5 during the second trimester and overall pregnancy, respectively. Exposure to high PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 during the first trimester of pregnancy increased the risk of delivering small for gestational age (SGA) infants by 96% and 26%, respectively.

Conclusion

Exposure to high concentrations of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 is strongly correlated with the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Exposure to high levels of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 during the second trimester and entire pregnancy, respectively, significantly increased the risk of PTB and GDM. Exposure to high levels of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 during the first trimester of pregnancy considerably increased the risk of having SGA infants. Our findings highlight the need to measure individual particulate levels during pregnancy and the importance of managing air quality in residential environment.

SUBMITTER: Ahn TG

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11004777 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Association Between Individual Air Pollution (PM<sub>10</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub>) Exposure and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Korea: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort, Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcome (APPO) Study.

Ahn Tae Gyu TG Kim Young Ju YJ Lee Gain G You Young-Ah YA Kim Soo Min SM Chae Rin R Hur Young Min YM Park Mi Hye MH Bae Jin-Gon JG Lee Soo-Jeong SJ Kim Young-Han YH Na Sunghun S

Journal of Korean medical science 20240408 13

<h4>Background</h4>Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution is linked to a higher risk of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. However, the association between pregnancy complications and exposure to indoor air pollution remains unclear. The Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcomes research is a hospital-based prospective cohort research created to look into the effects of aerodynamically exposed particulate matter (PM)<sub>10</sub> and PM<sub>2.5</sub> on pregnancy outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>This prospec ...[more]

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