ISGlobal study links prenatal ethylene oxide exposure to reduced birth weight and smaller head circumference.
A study by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) links prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO), a chemical used in various industries, with reduced birth weight and smaller newborn head circumference. EO, known for its mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, is primarily inhaled through tobacco smoke, air pollution, and household products. Workers in healthcare and chemical sectors are at higher risk.
June 27, 2024
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