Associations between metal concentrations in whole blood and placenta previa and placenta accreta: the Japan Environment and Children ’s Study (JECS)

ConclusionParticipants with placenta previa had higher Cd concentrations. However, this study was cross-sectional and lacked important information related to Cd concentration, such as detailed smoking habits and sources of Cd intake. In addition, the subjects in this study comprised ordinary pregnant Japanese women, and it was impossible to observe the relationship between a wide range of Cd exposure and placenta previa. Therefore, epidemiological and experimental studies are warranted to verify the relationship between Cd exposure and pregnancy abnormalities.
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research