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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal The influence of meteorological factors on the emergence of preterm delivery and preterm premature rupture of membrane

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Author(s):
Yackerson N, Piura B, Sheiner E
Year:
2008
Journal:
Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of The California Perinatal Association. 28 (10): 707-711
Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of changes in the atmospheric state on the incidence of preterm delivery (PTD) and preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM). STUDY DESIGN: The hospital records of PTD and/or PPROM over the year 1999 were reviewed. The current meteorological state was described by a set of parameters and their diurnal and seasonal variations. Multivariate analysis, time series approach and Poisson regression were used. RESULT: PTD occurrence was correlated with humidity and maximum temperature (P<0.01), its rise preceded their sharp variations by 3 days (P<0.01). PPROM was influenced by the variations in the weather state: desert heat wave arrival (P=0.093), strong winds, overall daily differences of humidity and temperature (all with P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The rates of PTD and PPROM are affected by an ensemble of meteorological variables, specific for each disorder. Obstetricians should be aware of the influence of unstable weather on PTD and PPROM rates, especially in the spring and autumn.

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Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Meteorological Factor, Temperature
    • Meteorological Factor, Temperature: Heat
Geographic Feature What is this?

resource focuses on specific type of geography

    Desert
Geographic Location What is this?

resource focuses on specific location

    Non-United States
    • Non-United States: Asia
Health Impact What is this?

specification of health effect or disease related to climate change exposure

    Developmental Impact
    • Developmental Impact: Birth Outcome
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Research Article
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Adaptation, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population
    • Adaptation, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: Adaptation Co-Benefit/Co-Harm, Vulnerability Assessment
    • Adaptation, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: Health Professional
    • Adaptation, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: Children, Pregnant Women
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