Fossil fuel is the common denominator between climate change and petrochemical exposures, and effects on women and childrenʼs health. Issue 2 (7th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trowbridge, Jessica; Goin, Dana E.; Abrahamsson, Dimitri; Sklar, Rachel; Woodruff, Tracey J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Volume 160:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 368
• Page End: 371
• Publication Date: 2022-09-07
• Subjects: endocrine disrupting compounds -- fossil fuel -- petrochemicals -- plastics -- pregnancy -- Women's and children's health; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618
• DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14408
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7292

Abstract

Synopsis: Fossil fuels contribute to climate change and petrochemicals, both of which increase maternal and child disease. Reducing fossil fuels can reap a double benefit for climate change and improved health.