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A 1-unit decrease in aerosol pH during second-trimester exposure in a Beijing cohort of 2520 singleton pregnancies is linked to higher preterm birth risk (adjusted OR=1.54, 95% CI: 1.02–2.07).
- Why it matters: Evidence linking particulate matter chemistry to preterm birth is inconsistent, and a modulating factor is needed to clarify how sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium relate to biological impact.
- What they did: The study measured trimester-specific exposure to SNA and aerosol acidity across November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023, then used distributed lag models to estimate preterm birth odds ratios and exposure windows.
- The result: The most susceptible period was gestational weeks 21–27, with elevated risk in late second trimester, aligning with peak placental vascular remodeling and supporting aerosol acidity as an actionable target.
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