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Air Pollution and Perinatal Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview.
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine; May2023, Vol. 12 Issue 9, p3146, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: The aim of the present study was to summarise the available data about the link between air pollution exposure and the new-onset and severity of psychiatric disorders in pregnant women during the perinatal period. Materials and methods: We selected articles published until June 2022 on PubMed and the Web of Science. Pollutants included were PM<subscript>2.5</subscript> (particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and smaller), PM<subscript>10</subscript> (particulate matter 10 micrometres and smaller), NO<subscript>2</subscript> (nitrogen dioxide), O<subscript>3</subscript> (ozone), SO<subscript>2</subscript> (sulphur dioxide), CO (carbon monoxide), PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), lead, and cadmium. The perinatal period was considered as the time of pregnancy until one year after childbirth. Results: Nine studies were included; most of them evaluated the association between exposure to air pollutants and the onset of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Two studies showed an association between, respectively, only PM<subscript>2.5</subscript> and both PM<subscript>2.5</subscript> and NO<subscript>2</subscript> exposure and PPD onset 12 months after childbirth, while another study found a significant association between NO<subscript>2</subscript> exposure and PPD occurrence 6 months after childbirth. PBDE blood levels were associated with more severe depressive symptoms. Lastly, one study observed a link between stressful symptoms and exposure to PM<subscript>2.5,</subscript> PM<subscript>10</subscript> during pregnancy. Conclusion: More comprehensive and uniform studies are required to make a roadmap for future interventions, given the growing relevance of issues such pollution and mental health, particularly during the perinatal period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- AIR pollution
MENTAL health
FLUOROALKYL compounds
AIR pollutants
PERINATAL period
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20770383
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163686836
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093146