Association between arsenic exposure and spontaneous abortion: a review of epidemiological studies

Author: Hang PEI ; Zhibin MA ; Jiyun LIAO ; Chen YANG ; Xingrong LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: arsenic；spontaneous abortion ；pregnancy outcome
From: Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(10):1011-1015
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Abstract：:Arsenic and arsenic compounds have been listed as one of the toxic and harmful environment pollutants, and drinking, seafood intake, use of skincare products and inhalation of tobacco smoke are main routes of exposure to human arsenic exposure. The adverse effects of arsenic on pregnant outcomes have been paid much attention. Prenatal exposure to high-level arsenic has been found to increase the risk of spontaneous abortion among pregnant women. Based on national and international epidemiological studies on the correlation between arsenic exposure and spontaneous abortion during the period between 1992 and 2020, we review the association between arsenic exposure and spontaneous abortion and describe the mechanisms underlying spontaneous abortion caused by arsenic exposure, so as to provide insights into early prevention of spontaneous abortion.
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