Toxic environmental chemicals: the role of reproductive health professionals in preventing harmful exposures

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Sep;207(3):164-73. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.01.034. Epub 2012 Mar 8.

Abstract

Every pregnant woman in the United States is exposed to many and varied environmental chemicals. Rapidly accumulating scientific evidence documents that widespread exposure to environmental chemicals at levels that are encountered in daily life can impact reproductive and developmental health adversely. Preconception and prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals are of particular importance because they may have a profound and lasting impact on health across the life course. Thus, prevention of developmental exposures to environmental chemicals would benefit greatly from the active participation of reproductive health professionals in clinical and policy arenas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Environmental Exposure / prevention & control*
  • Environmental Pollutants / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / chemically induced*
  • Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / prevention & control*
  • Professional Role*
  • Reproductive Health Services*
  • Reproductive Health*

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants