Three contaminated sites in southern Italy. The Neonatal Environment and Health Outcomes cohort: protocol for a longitudinal birth cohort study.
2019BMJ open
Ruggieri S, Drago G, Colombo P, Alesci A, Augello P +12 more
Plain English
This study looked at how pollution affects pregnant women and their babies in three highly contaminated areas of southern Italy. Researchers plan to track about 800 pregnant women, collecting data on their health and the levels of environmental toxins in their blood and placentas. The findings are important because understanding how these pollutants impact pregnancy and infant health can lead to better health outcomes for future generations.
Who this helps: This helps pregnant women and their babies living in polluted areas.