Pregnant Women Who Smoke May Be at Greater Risk of Adverse Effects from Bushfires.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(12)2021 06 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1282463
ABSTRACT
Bushfires substantially increase the environmental health risks for people living in affected areas, especially the disadvantaged (e.g., those experiencing health inequities due to their socio-economic status, racial/ethnic backgrounds, geographic location and/or sexual orientation) and those with pre-existing health conditions. Pregnant women exposed to bushfire smoke are at a greater risk of adverse pregnancy and foetal outcomes, especially if they smoke tobacco, which may compound the toxic impacts. Bushfires may also exacerbate mental stress, leading to an increase in smoking. There are gaps in the evidence and more research is required on the combined effect of bushfire smoke and tobacco smoke on pregnant populations.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Smoke
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph18126223
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