Prenatal Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Exposures and Their Association with Birthweight in Southern India
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Prenatal Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Exposures and Their Association with Birthweight in Southern India
Principal Institution
Sri Ramachandra University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Puttaswamy, Naveen
Project Contact Information
Email:
naveen@ehe.org.in
Year(s) Awarded
2022-2027
Country
India
Project Description
Impacts from air pollution exposures on adverse pregnancy outcomes can have serious consequences for populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggling to improve maternal and child health in the face of multiple risk factors. The research will use novel exposure assessment tools to generate extensive (environmental and biomarker based) pregnancy period exposure information for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in relation birth outcomes in India. Evidence from the study will inform monitoring and evaluation efforts directed at maternal and child health in India and other LMICs.
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