Monday, February 8th, 2010

This study found that after controlling for covariates (other influences), residents in coal mining areas of West Virginia still had a higher risk of having a baby with a low birth weight.  The authors state that the “persistence of a mining effect on low birth weight outcomes suggests an environmental effect resulting from pollution from mining activities,” and that air and water quality assessments are needed for mining communities.

Ahern, M., M. Mullett, K. MacKay and C. Hamilton.  (2010) “Residence in Coal-Mining Areas and Low Birth Weight Outcomes.”  Maternal Child Health, Jan 2010.

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