Fine Particulate Matter and Low Weight Births in Mexico City, Mexico

Author

Kennedy Cohn, University of MississippiFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2021

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Croft Institute for International Studies

First Advisor

Kate Centellas

Second Advisor

Oliver Dinius

Third Advisor

Courtney Roper

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure has been associated with several negative health consequences, and recent studies suggest a potential relationship between PM2.5 exposure and adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight (LBW). This thesis investigated a potential relationship between fine particulate matter concentration and low birth weight in Mexico City, Mexico between 2008-2016. Maternal pollution exposure was estimated at the city-wide level by averaging PM2.5 measurements from various monitoring stations. Birth weight was collected from the SINAC database. Logistic regression models were run for different temporal scales (by trimester, and 10-month periods); however, there were no significant relationships found between PM2.5 concentration and low birth weight. This study was limited in many ways. More research is needed to determine if specific PM2.5 components are generated negative health consequences rather than mere concentration.

Recommended Citation

Cohn, Kennedy, "Fine Particulate Matter and Low Weight Births in Mexico City, Mexico" (2021). Honors Theses. 1827.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1827

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