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- Title
Occupational exposure of pregnant women to refined oil and infant wheezing: Japan environment and children's study findings.
- Authors
Kawamura, Masaru; Shimono, Masayuki; Suga, Reiko; Yoshino, Kiyoshi; Fujino, Yoshihisa; Tsuji, Mayumi; Sanefuji, Masafumi; Ohga, Shouichi; Hoshina, Takayuki; Kusuhara, Koichi
- Abstract
The article "Occupational exposure of pregnant women to refined oil and infant wheezing: Japan environment and children's study findings" examines the relationship between prenatal exposure to refined oil (RO) and infant wheezing. The study, based on data from the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), found that exposure to kerosene, petroleum, gasoline, and benzene during pregnancy was associated with infant wheezing, with stronger associations for more frequent exposure and exposure during the early second trimester. The findings suggest that pregnant women should be cautious about occupational exposure to RO to protect their children's health. Another study investigated the association between RO exposure during pregnancy and the diagnosis of infant asthma. The results showed that exposure to RO, particularly during the early second trimester, increased the risk of infant asthma. The study also found that pregnant women with monthly or weekly RO exposure were more likely to continue smoking after pregnancy, had lower income, and lived in wooden houses with kerosene or charcoal heaters. However, the study acknowledges limitations such as potential inaccuracies in self-reported exposure and asthma diagnosis, and further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind the association between RO exposure and asthma development in children. Another article discusses the use of a specific medication in the treatment of Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of the medication in a group of patients with Rett syndrome and found that it had a positive impact on certain symptoms of the disorder. However
- Subjects
JAPAN; WHEEZE; PREGNANT women; OCCUPATIONAL exposure; INFANTS; CHILDREN'S health; RETT syndrome
- Publication
Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 12, p1302
- ISSN
0954-7894
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/cea.14404