Association between elevated placental polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and PAH-DNA adducts from Superfund sites in Harris County, and increased risk of preterm birth (PTB).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.06.049
Abstract: The preterm birth (PTB) rate in Harris County, Texas, exceeds the U.S. rate (11.4% vs.9.6%), and there are 15 active Superfund sites in Harris County. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are contaminants of concern (COC) at… read more here.
Keywords: near superfund; superfund; harris county; superfund sites ... See more keywords