Congenital anomalies: an under-evaluated risk of climate change

Occup Environ Med. 2017 May;74(5):313-314. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2016-104193. Epub 2017 Feb 14.
No abstract available

Keywords: Birth defects; Congenital malformation; Extreme climate; Heat wave; Neural Tube Defects.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Climate Change
  • Congenital Abnormalities / etiology
  • Female
  • Hot Temperature / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Maternal Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Neural Tube Defects / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors