Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Heavy Metals During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: An Analysis of National Health Insurance Claims Data from South Korea

Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Heavy Metals During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: An Analysis of National Health Insurance Claims Data from South Korea

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Air pollutants have been shown to affect hypertensive disorders and placental hypoxia due to vasoconstriction, inflammation, and oxidative stress. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether high levels of maternal exposure to heavy metals during...

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Main Authors: Kuen Su Lee, Won Kee Min, Yoon Ji Choi, Jeongun Cho, Sang Hun Kim, Hye Won Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
air pollutants
heavy metals
preeclampsia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/7/1146
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